Windsor Tomcats

By Tomcat Management

Hockey was a bit chippy, guys need to remember that we are all friends and that if you hack someone or do something stupid, it only looks bad on you.  There is no reason for body work, there is no need for hacking and wacking.  Goalies were hacked a few times last night and some ‘pulling at the ball’ while the goalie has it will not be tolerated. They will be called out!

Board of Directors meeting is Tuesday May 1, please let Rocky know if you are attending.

Friday June 2, the Turk is hosting the Kapusta Open, it is a four man scramble, played at Ambassador.  Tickets for the golf game, dinner are only $110. The prize table is out of this world and so is the food. It is a fantastic event, it is a Saturday, come out and support the Turk in his golf outing.

Tomcat golf tournament is Friday June 15 at Sutton Creek. Tee off times will start  at 10 a.m.. Let Snowpants know that you are interested and he will try to assist you in the foursome that you want to play in. Cost and such being worked on, but you are looking at anywhere between $42-$45 dollars for golf and a cart.

IF YOU CANNOT PLAY next week, why not shoot Stevo a text right now. As it stands now, there are 27 players playing.  That means 8 players per team and a goalie.  This what the Tomcat Organization knows right now, with the only question mark Cribzie and Chico….

Hockey starts at 6:30 Tuesday April 17. After that there is no more hockey till September.

And in ending,  the Tomcat Members of Ghost Crossing would like to sincerely thank each and every Tomcat for coming out to the Lions Head to support the band.  “It really means a lot to us, from the bottom of our hearts, thanks so much for coming out, having a beer and cheering us on.  Thanks to the Tomcat Brothers and Sisters (Wives), just goes to show, that the Tomcat brotherhood is alive and well,” stated Stevo.

TOMCATS FOREVER!

Beer Bringers: Skuz 24 and a 12, (If he does not, both he and the Matador will be asked to leave the organization)

Net Minders: Falcon, Skippy

In The Line Up: Killer, Cribzie, Kamikaze, The Rake, Jingles, Bulldog, Beep, Soupy, Chevy, La Bamba, El Choppo, Matador, Slim Jim, Tonto, Skuz, Stevo

Possible New Call Up: Little John ( A friend of Doc’s works with Slim Jim) Not in line up, as we are right on the 18 mark. If one more person cancels, he will be called up.

Not In the Line up: Sheep Dog, Hollywood, Sparky, Spinner, Chico, Doc, Sunny, The Terror

In the Press Box: May Day

On the IR: Skippy, Rocky, The Turk, Hurricane, Tunzie, Snowpants

Bad Axe: The Danish, Crow, The Big Easy, Eagle, Tweetie Bird, Lovie

Skinny: Looks like 18 guys,,,so 2 teams

Dates To Remember: May 1, Board of Directors Meeting…..June 2, The Turks golf outing, $110 lots of fun, it is a four man scramble….. June 15 Tomcat Golf Outing…September 18 Hockey starts up.

Tomcats Forever!

Good hockey last night, Matador and Snowpants with La Bamba and Cribzie, stole the show, with fancy passes…they were like Marner and Matthews, Rielly and Gardiner out there.

Soupy Sea Gulls did well too, countering with Chevy, Sparky and Bulldog.

Tomcats are getting Beep back next week, but The Turk, along with the Hurricane, Spinner, Rocky and Tunzie are done for the year.
The Last Night of hockey is April 17, food night, make sure you come out for that night as Chef Rake will be making a speciality sandwich with a side dish, you really do not want to miss it.

Some new roles and assignments were handed out last night.  Congratulations to Slim Jim and Sheep Dog for being given the most important role in the organization…the ‘Ice Men’.  Sparky chimed in with, “No one cares if the equipment is sub par, no one cares if the tables are set up to be boards, but don’t put ice on the beer, Tomcats will take notice.”

Turk remains Minister of Pizza, The Rake, is now the Minister of Cuisine. Doc and Kamikaze are co coordinators. To find out who is who, consider attending the year end Board of Directors meeting, when is it you ask?

Board of Directors meeting is Tuesday May 1, please let Rocky know if you are attending. It will be held at his house.

Friday June 2, the Turk is hosting the Kapusta Open, it is a four man scramble, played at Ambassador. Tickets for the golf game, dinner are only $110. The prize table is out of this world and so is the food. It is a fantastic event, it is a Saturday, come out and support the Turk in his golf outing.

Tomcat golf tournament is Friday June 15 at Sutton Creek. Tee off times will start t 10 a.m.. Let Snowpants know that you are interested and he will try to assist you in the foursome that you want to play in. Cost and such being worked on, but you are looking at anywhere between $42-$45 dollars for golf and a cart.

IF YOU CANNOT PLAY next week, why not shoot Stevo a text right now.

Hockey starts at 6:30 Tuesday, April 10. After that there is only April 17 left.

Skuz owes a case of beer from two weeks ago, Skuz has promised Stevo that he will bring his beer next week.

And in ending, Snowpants got a ball to the left eye last night, after missing two shifts he was back out there, “put her there,” stated Don Cherry, “Tough Canadian Boy,” he further added.

TOMCATS FOREVER !

BEER BRINGERS: Skuz 24 and a 12 from two weeks ago, Tomcats to provide the other 12

GOALIES: Terror, Skuz and ? (This is a crap shoot, one never knows) Maybe Stevo, Matador?

IN THE LINE UP: Doc, Killer, Cribzie, Snowpants, Stevo, Rake, Jingles ??, Bulldog, Sparky, Soupy, Chevy, La Bamba, El Choppo, Matador, Slim Jim, Tonto

NOT IN THE LINE UP: Kamikaze, Sunny, Hollywood, Sheep Dog, Spinner, Chico

ON THE IR: Rocky, Beep, Tunzie, Hurricane, The Turk, Skippy, Falcon

BAD AXE: The Danish

IN THE PRESS BOX: May Day

THE SKINNY: Right now,…..right now as it sits, we have 19 guys, one cancels, (looking for one) we would have 18 meaning just two teams…so if anyone needs the night off, let Stevo know…at the same time, if YOU ALREADY know you are not going to play, then let Stevo know.

ANNOUNCEMNETS: Last night of Hockey, April 17, it will be a food night.
May 1 is Tomcat Board Meeting if you plan to go…tell Rocky,
June 15 is Tomcat Golf Tournament, more details to follow.

POOL PARTIES: Rocky, Terror and Stevo all want to have a pool party this summer, but don’t want to step on each others pool sandals, so they will be looking at setting some dates in the very near future.

GHOST CROSSING: The members of Ghost Crossing would like to sincerely thank all the Tomcats that have come out to support us for the past two Wednesdays, we truly are thankful and are blessed to have the Tomcat brotherhood cheering us on. Thank You !

TOMCATS FOREVER !

By Tomcat Management

Thanks to the boys, Soupy, Sheep Dog, Kamikaze, Doc and Sparky for brining out the beer empties. Special thanks to Sparky who takes them in and does the return.

Congratulations to Soupy on his first ever ‘Team Making”. Great Job Soupy. “When I was a young child man growing up in Petrolia, making subs and pizza and Gyros, I watched the Tomcats on TV on Tuesday nights, wishing praying, that one day I could be a Tomcat, now, not only do I play for them, I am making up teams, see kids, if you believe in yourself, believe in your dreams, anything can happen,” Stated a proud Soupy.

The Last Night of hockey is April 17, food night, make sure you come out for that night as Chef Rake will be making a speciality sandwich with a side dish, you really do not want to miss it.

Board of Directors meeting is Tuesday May 1, please let Rocky know if you are attending.

Friday June 2, the Turk is hosting the Kapusta Open, it is a four man scramble, played at Ambassador. Tickets for the golf game, dinner are only $110. The prize table is out of this world and so is the food. It is a fantastic event, it is a Saturday, come out and support the Turk in his golf outing.

Tomcat golf tournament is Friday June 15 at Sutton Creek. Tee off times will start t 10 a.m.. Let Snowpants know that you are interested and he will try to assist you in the foursome that you want to play in.
Cost and such being worked on, but you are looking at anywhere between $42-$45 dollars for golf and a cart.

IF YOU CANNOT PLAY next week, why not shoot Stevo a text right now.

Hockey starts at 6:30 Tuesday April 3. After that there is only April 10 and 17 left after that.

Skuz owes a case of beer from two weeks ago, Matador, who is the minister of Beverages and Ice, will be having a word with Mr. Skuz about brining his beer to hockey.

And in ending, Snowpants gets great credit for going downstairs and getting ice for the beer. The cooler sat for one game with no ice on it, then there was discussion about 15 minute periods or 17 for the second game, 17 was selected to which La Bamba said, “This way more time for the ice to chill the beer”. That my friend is management material.

Tomcats Forever!,

Beer Bringers Jingles (24) Sparky (12)

Goalies: Hollywood, Falcon and TBD

In the Line up:  Sparky, Soupy, Cribzie, Bulldog, LaBamba, Matador, Tonto, Snowpants, Sheep Dog, Sunny, Jingles, Slim Jim, The Rake, El Chopo, Kamikaze, Doc, Stevo

Not In Line Up: May Day, Skippy, Chico, Killer, Chevy, The Turk, The Terror, Scuz

On the Injured Reserve: Beep, Hurricane, Rocky, Tunzie

NOTE: Sparky will be loading empties so looking for a few good men to arrive early (6:15) to help load his truck.  If you are not playing, please let Stevo know.

Wednesday – National Ghost Crossing Night – Lion’s Head – 7pm.  Be there to rock out with a band full of Tomcats.

BoD Meeting: This year’s BoD meeting is scheduled for May 1, 2018, 6:30pm at Rocky’s house.  This is open to any Tomcat wishing to take part.  Please let Rocky know by the last night of hockey (April 17th) if you will be taking part.

By Harry Ballsonue

No Hockey last night…cancellations and injuries leaving the Tomcat Board puzzled.  “Should we be ending hockey after the tournament,” asked Snowpants.

Sparky will need help rounding up the empties next week…volunteers can get there a little after six.

Last night of Hockey April 17….food night Chef Rake will be at his best.

Sutton Creek June 15 Tomcat Golf Book the day off today!

Ghost Crossing…some Tomcat brothers playing Lions Head Tonight 7-11 …you know they would support you if this was your band …you just know it ….

“We have given Tee Shirts away for years …all we are asking that people come out for a beer that’s all there is nothing to buy …no line up to stand in ….no mosh pit to get hurled at…just have a beer…dance and have fun”….Hollywood

Hockey is cancelled this evening as there are too few players available.  Late cancellations have caused management to make the decision to cancel.  Hockey will resume next Tuesday, March 27th at 6:30pm.

Management

Beer Bringers Kamikaze (24) The Turk (12)

Goalies: Hollywood & Stevo (battle of the brothers)

In the Line up:  Sparky, Soupy, Cribzie, Bulldog, LaBamba, Chevy, Doc, Matador, Killer, Tonto, Snowpants

Not In Line Up: Sheep Dog, May Day, Skippy, Chico, The Terror, The Falcon, Sunny, Jingles, Scuz, Slim Jim

On the Injured Reserve: Beep, Hurricane, Rocky, Tunzie, The Rake, El Chopo, The Turk

NOTE: Sparky will be loading empties so looking for a few good men to arrive early (6:15) to help load his truck.  If you are not playing, please let Stevo know.

BoD Meeting: This year’s BoD meeting is scheduled for May 1, 2018, 6:30pm at Rocky’s house.  This is open to any Tomcat wishing to take part.  Please let Rocky know by the last night of hockey (April 17th) if you will be taking part.

March break sometimes has The Tomcats flying all over the world.  This year was no different ski trips tropical islands….

The boys played three-on-three and it went quite well overall.  Thanks to those who are able to come out and play.  Thanks for the goalies for facing all the shots.

Last night of hockey is April 17.  It will also be a food night with Rake, the chef (you do not want to miss it).

June 15… Tomcat Golf Tournament…details to follow.  Snowpants to provide.

March 21, 28 and April 4 … fellow Tomcat Brothers …Ghost Crossing are playing at Lions Head …7-11pm.  Ghost Crossing is asking that (if you can) attend have a beer and cheer loud!

Ghost Crossing looking to The Tomcats for some support come out have a beer and clap loudly !
Lions Head March 22… March 28…. April 4….7-11 pm

Beer Bringers March 13 Terror (Brought a 24 three weeks ago) Skuz (12)

In the Line up:  Sparky, Jingles, Sunny, Helios, Soupy, Cribzie, The Turk, Bulldog, Skuz, The Eagle, Tweetie Bird
Goalies: Falcon, Terror

Not In Line Up: Hollywood, La Bamba, Sheep Dog, May Day, Stevo, Chevy, Skippy, Kamikaze, Doc, Matador, Killer, Slim Jim
On the Injured Reserve: Beep, Hurricane, Rocky, Tunzie, Rake, El Chopo

NOTE: March 13 is March Break….You can ask your child to play but they must be over 15 years old, Please let Sparky or Rocky Know, if you plan on bringing your kid out. ALSO it is March break, so let Sparky or Rocky know if you are playing or not.

Beer Bringers March 20 : Doc to Bring his Case of 24 that he was suppose to bring March 6

Do you recognize the ‘weapon’ that felled the Tomcats former President and marquee player? If we were playing ‘Clue’ you may have found it in on the Kapusta Kow Palace Tuesday night wielded by a VERY unlikely suspect/player……

Funny thing I’ve noticed over the years of covering Tomcats hockey – it often seems that first game back to ‘regular’ play after the ‘Stanley’s Cup’ Tournament has several players missing. I reason it has to do with the players going all out at the tourny and simply needing a week to recover. What this typically means for play after the tournament is you’re likely to get an old fashioned Two team game played with a few spares a side.

This Tuesday was no exception and I think each bench had 3 spares a side. Also funny is how you’ll see players come out of the woodwork and play whom are naturally seen in other positions. Case in point – Skippy visited and actually played out as a defenseman. Rumour has it he reached out to Stevo (Who is still covering for an injured Rocky) looking to play net. On this night the Tomcats already had 2 tenders prepared to go and Management based their decision on attendance; of which Skippy’s has been spotty at best this season. Skippy expressed a desire to still want to come out and of course Stevo agreed. More interesting is upon seeing Skippy dressed to play out Falcon was heard muttering he would have likely taken the night off had the opportunity been known to him….

History will show Skippy has played out on maybe 2 other occasions in his entire Tomcat career; first trying a forward position before realizing defence may be a better fit. More surprising is he actually had a decent night – blocking a few shots and making good passing decisions. Alas it would all come crashing down in the second game…

First; let’s look at those games with the traditional Black verse White. Black had the steller scoring trio of Soupy, Chevy and Sunny – which is likely why they won the first game handily 11-5. I mean watching the game tape it was near cringe worthy to see Sunny and Soupy carve thru defensemen single handily and score. Even better was watching the highlight reel of passing and scoring between Soupy and Chevy.

White, consisting of scoring threats Matador, Snowpants and Slim Jim responded in the second game and with about 9 or so minutes left were up 6-5 – a drastic reversal of play for the team and players. It was like they transformed into a new team, intent on showing that first game was a fluke.

Here’s where that ‘killer stick’ comes in. Skippy was alone near his goalie and Slim Jim made a beautiful pass to a wide open Stevo. Stevo started his highlight reel dekes on poor Terror when out of nowhere Skippy lays out in a defensive desperation attempt to catch Stevo and…….DOWN goes Stevo. That’s right folks – the unassuming Skippy nearly ended the playing career of the most coveted player in Tomcats history. Understandably the entire sellout crowd and all players aside held their collective breaths as poor Stevo was assisted to the bench. In a true leader moment Matador called the game; later stating, ‘When your Captain goes down; is in pain; and has to sit it out – the entire team goes down’.

As Stevo sat on the stage icing a knee and was asked about the incident he replied, ‘Well, I guess I wasn’t meant to go dancing tomorrow’. When asked about Skippy playing out Stevo responded; ‘He’ll play in net next time for sure’. Few other players said anything. I spoke to Crcibzie sitting nearby who said, ‘We all saw it – I think Skippy needed to let Stevo finish that move – He had a breakaway’.

When questioned Skippy was at a loss for words and simply stated, ‘I’m confident I made contact with the ball first – I think Stevo didn’t see me there and wound up falling over my body’. ‘I reacted to the play without thought – and I’m sure Stevo knows it was not intentional at all’. ‘On a side note – did anyone mention I did bring out a 12 pack for the boys?’.

I don’t think players or fans question the act as being intentional or purposeful; I actually saw Skippy hugging it out with Stevo afterwards. The status of either player is currently unknown; but rumour has It Skippy will likely miss the next several weeks with a bruised rib. Stevo’s status is less clear and fans the world over will be counting the days down till next Tuesday to see if he returns. The league so far has remained mum on any sanctions being considered against Skippy as it is understood the play is still being reviewed. My money is on Skippy not returning to play defense anytime soon – no fines will be levied and both players in time will return to play.

While you are thinking, ‘Are you sure Skippy killed the President’; I noticed Yurri HANDZONMECAC.

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