Paul Kelly and Sally

This is a solid pairing with Paul being a former finalist and Sally a past champion.  They got a bye in the first round and face a tough draw in their match, regardless of which team wins on Friday.

How do you think your team will do in this year’s Calcutta?  Who do you think will win it all?

Semis at least. Maybe Reiko or Ces and Ed depending on how the draw plays out.

 

What is one team you really want to beat in this year’s Calcutta and why?

Dave Peters because f*ck Dave Peters (Agreed Fricking Peters)

Who is your favourite and least favourite hockey team and why?

Leafs and Montreal. Self explanatory

Where did you grow up?

Burlington

Describe something that happened during Covid that left you scratching your head?

How many people can now make sourdough bread (I actually made beer bread a few times - highly recommended)

Who will you miss most from this year’s Calcutta and why?

a.      Gary Long

b.     Brent Hurtubise

c.      Mike Donnelly

d.     Norm Crook

Gary because of his left wall prowess. And there will definitely be a lady boy story upon his return .

Provide a name and brief description of a series you enjoyed watching on Prime or Netflix?

Dopesick

What are you looking forward to most in 2023?

The Calcutta!

How do you think your team will do in this year’s Calcutta?  Who do you think will win it all?

 We're going all the way baby!

What is one team you really want to beat in this year’s Calcutta and why?

 Mike and Brent - we'll have side bet on favours

Who is your favourite and least favourite hockey team and why?

 You mean the ice thing?  Maple Leafs maybe

Where did you grow up?

 Ormskirk, Lancashire (Medal deserved for deciphering Sally's handwriting.  Thank goodness for Google)

Describe something that happened during Covid that left you scratching your head?

 The Deniers

Who will you miss most from this year’s Calcutta and why?

a.     Mike Donnelly -I wanted to relive the 15-14 in 3 win when Mike hit tin.  (Say it ain't so Mike)

d.  

What are you looking forward to most in 2023?

 My 60th surprise party.  (Good luck Mike you are on notice)

Jonas and Karl

 

How do you think your team will do in this year’s Calcutta?  Who do you think will win it all?

I would say Karl and I have a good chance. We are in it to win it.

 

What is one team you really want to beat in this year’s Calcutta and why?

Mike Green's team. Just because I want to beat Mike. Yes, it is personal. Well Jonas you got your dream match up in the first round!

 

Who is your favourite and least favourite hockey team and why?

Favourite team the Maple Leafs, because it's the Toronto team

Don‘t have a least favourite team.

Where did you grow up?

Lucerne, Switzerland

The fair mountains of Chocolate and cheese

 

Describe something that happened during Covid that left you scratching your head?

People buying bulks of toilet paper as if they get severe diarrhea from Covid.

 

Who will you miss most from this year’s Calcutta and why?

a.      Gary Long   -  because he is very entertaining

b.     Brent Hurtubise

c.      Mike Donnelly

d.     Norm Crook

Provide a name and brief description of a series you enjoyed watching on Prime or Netflix?

Money Heist - very addictive show with lots of story twists and action. It's about a money heist and the robbers are always a step ahead of the police. (Great series)

 

What are you looking forward to most in 2023?

the Calcutta at Cedar Springs!

How do you think your team will do in this year’s Calcutta?  Who do you think will win it all?

 Ok,  Mike and the friendly Giant

What is one team you really want to beat in this year’s Calcutta and why?

 Alex and Austin

Who is your favourite and least favourite hockey team and why?

 Least favourite is Boston as they have a bunch of assholes (unedited).  Leafs fan since I was six (Wow you have seen them win a lot of Cups)

Where did you grow up?

 Woodstock (Do you mean New York State?  Groovy man)

Describe something that happened during Covid that left you scratching your head?

 Dr, Fauci

Who will you miss most from this year’s Calcutta and why?

a.      Gary Long - he instructs me (whether you want it or not)

b.   Provide a name and brief description of a series you enjoyed watching on Prime or Netflix?

 Jack Ryan Espionage

What are you looking forward to most in 2023?

 Golf (See shirt in picture above)

Mike Green and the Friendly Giant

Previous Calcutta partners Mike and Paul are reunited for 2023.  They certainly make an interesting duo.  Can Paul hold up for five matches over three days?  Can he stay out of the way and let Mike do his thing?  Can Paul contribute a few framers? Well we shall soon see.

Well this is one look you might see Mike giving the Friendly Giant this tourney,

Paul you look pretty fit in white!

How do you think your team will do in this year’s Calcutta?  Who do you think will win it all?

Mike - Winner winner chicken dinner for Paul and I.  Scott Austin wins a lot of tournaments.

Paul - "It's tough to make predictions, especially about the future.  But I like Mallon + Hilliard"  Well this is the kind of brilliance you get from a Professor.  

  

What is one team you really want to beat in this year’s Calcutta and why?

Mike - Karl - Who likes that prick?  Seriously doesn't everyone love Karl?

Paul Gotta beat Mallon and Hilliard to win it! (Well you may see them in your third match)

Who is your favourite and least favourite hockey team and why?

 Mike - Leafs, but  I am not sure why anymore.  Absolutely hate the Habs.

Paul My favorite ==> The netherlands womens field hockey team is current rated #1 internationally

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Netherlands_women%27s_national_field_hockey_team

You absolutely need to click on the link above to see why Paul  is so infatuated with this team

Least favorite ==> Fife Flyers in the Great Britain Elite Ice Hockey League have a dismal home record

https://www.eliteleague.co.uk/team/8-fife-flyers?id_season=36

Where did you grow up?

Mike - the Hammer

Paul - Victoria, B.C.

 Describe something that happened during Covid that left you scratching your head?

 Paul  

Dad and kids playing roller blading at Glen Abbey Rec Centre parking lot got hit with $800 fine for not socially distancing.

https://globalnews.ca/news/6810568/coronavirus-oakville-ontario-rollarblading-fine/

Who will you miss most from this year’s Calcutta and why?

a.      Gary Long

b.     Brent Hurtubise

c.      Mike Donnelly

d.     Norm Crook

 Mike will miss Mike Donnelly without a doubt and Paul will miss Mr. Donnelly for his inspiration.

Provide a name and brief description of a series you enjoyed watching on Prime or Netflix?

Mike - Suits.  (Harvey is the man)

Paul Bad Sport

https://www.imdb.com/title/tt15402912/

 

What are you looking forward to most in 2023?

Mike -National Doubles with Nate

Paul Upgrading my 2016 Ford Edge with something electric powered?  (Not that there is anything wrong with the Edge Morty!) (Lots of choices with the Ford brand Paul.)

 

 

The Wall Climber and the Wall

 

Darren above and Sean practicing his best shot - closing his eyes and having a beer

Has Darren finally got a partner set for the Calcutta or will he get his fifth partner since original teams picked?  What's the over and under on how many times these two will be caught on the same side of the court?  Following are Darren's and Sean's thoughts on the Calcutta and more.

Darren's responses in blue and Sean's in red below.

How do you think your team will do in this year’s Calcutta?  Who do you think will win it all?

Sean will carry us in the first couple of matches but will wear out from the burden in the third round.

Paul Kretz and whoever his partner is will take the day.

Ivan and Paul Susi look pretty solid

What is one team you really want to beat in this year’s Calcutta and why?

 Although I love the guy – I can’t lose to Andreas – he just picked up the doubles racquet!  (I didn't know there are different racquets for singles and doubles.  Next thing you'll tell us is there are right handed and left handed racquets)

Morty and Mark - see you in the final

Who is your favourite and least favourite hockey team and why?

Favourite – Leafs as I am a masochist. 

Least Favourite - Montreal – see my team above…..

 

Where did you grow up?

 I still have not grown up.

Hamilton Mountain -  Very high brow!

Describe something that happened during Covid that left you scratching your head?

 Everything that happened during Covid left me scratching my head.

Who will you miss most from this year’s Calcutta and why?

a.      Gary Long

b.     Brent Hurtubise

c.      Mike Donnelly

d.     Norm Crook

Gary – as I feel bad for all the lonely chairs in the restaurant that will go without a dance partner. 

Mike Donnelly - we players with inertia have to stick together

Provide a name and brief description of a series you enjoyed watching on Prime or Netflix?

Gary (never wrong) Long and his Majestic Adventures in Far Away Places.  Basically, Gary with a GoPro strapped to his head in various locations around the world allowing the viewer a window into the never dull Gary World.  I have only seen the live action trailer to date – it was very strange but you can’t stop watching.  Can’t wait for the first episode being released in late January.  I believe the title is “Gary Checks the Plumbing in Thailand”.

Reacher

What are you looking forward to most in 2023?

The Leafs winning the Cup!!

The Calcutta - sorry to see Richard get hurt, but his misfortune allowed me to be the last player selected to play in the Calcutta.  I am not bitter.

Ian Camacho

 

Ian has more outfits than anyone.  Here he's hoping for the luck of the Irish. (Whisky)

How do you think your team will do in this year’s Calcutta?  Who do you think will win it all?

We will do our best.  Team no respect will be respected when it is all said and done.

What is one team you really want to beat in this year’s Calcutta and why?

Paul Kretz and Reiko Son vs Father battle!

Who is your favourite and least favourite hockey team and why?

Don’t follow hockey since the Islanders dynasty ended! (Sean Kretz FYI, the Islander dynasty happened before you were born.)

Where did you grow up?

South America

Describe something that happened during Covid that left you scratching your head?

Vaccine no Vaccine!

Who will you miss most from this year’s Calcutta and why?

a.      Gary Long

b.     Brent Hurtubise

c.      Mike Donnelly

d.     Norm Crook

Gary Long because I would love to see him and Rich in action in Thailand.

Provide a name and brief description of a series you enjoyed watching on Prime or Netflix?

The Boys ‘ bad super heroes

What are you looking forward to most in 2023?

Staying alive!

Any last thoughts?

Go Bills!

 

 

 

How do you think your team will do in this year’s Calcutta?  Who do you think will win it all?
I think we have a quick, strong team.  If I had to put my money on it...(Jay had trouble finishing the document.  Question:   is strength a requirement?)

What is one team you really want to beat in this year’s Calcutta and why?

Susi.  He's a good guy who I owe a game to (Well some say you best get him in the first round if you want to beat him)

Who is your favourite and least favourite hockey team and why?
Toronto Maple Leafs.  I was born into a Leafs family. That should answer both parts.
Where did you grow up?

Small town halfway between London and Chatham, West Lorne

Describe something that happened during Covid that left you scratching your head? 

How polarized some of the discussions could devolve into

 

Who will you miss most from this year’s Calcutta and why?
a.      Gary Long
b.     Brent Hurtubise
c.      Mike Donnelly
d.     Norm Crook

Provide a name and brief description of a series you enjoyed watching on Prime or Netflix?

Changes depending on the mood.  Currently watching Dance Monsters on Netflix which combines motion tracking and CGI to hide people's identity.  Judges then vote on the dancers.

What are you looking forward to most in 2023?

Tough Mudder in September. Open to others joining or let me know if you're already planning on it!  (This sounds like a lot of fun)

Buffalo 23 Tourney winner James Mallon was last seen drinking Bourbon and something in a short glass.  Here's hoping he does better than the 2020 Calcutta.

2014 Jimmy and 23 Jimmy