[Congressional Record Volume 140, Number 41 (Friday, April 15, 1994)]
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 TRIBUTE TO THE NCAA DIVISION I NATIONAL CHAMPION LAKE SUPERIOR STATE 
                     UNIVERSITY LAKERS HOCKEY TEAM

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                            HON. BART STUPAK

                              of michigan

                    in the house of representatives

                        Thursday, April 14, 1994

  Mr. STUPAK. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to pay tribute to the NCAA 
Division I National Champion Lake Superior State University Lakers 
Hockey Team. Although they are a small school, they are as large as the 
Soo Locks when it comes to hockey. In addition to their 1988 national 
championship, they have been to the finals in each of the past 3 years, 
winning the national championship in 1992 and again this year. It 
wasn't easy. The Lakers registered a fabulous first round overtime 
victory over their downstate rivals, the University of Michigan. In the 
semifinals they notched another victory against the Crimson of Harvard, 
thanks to team captain, Clayton Beddoes' overtime goal. In the finals, 
Lake Superior State dropped the Boston Terriers quicker than the 
temperature falls in Michigan's Upper Peninsula. LSSU won the 
Championship with a second period storm of goals leading to a 9-1 final 
score. Sean Tellaire picked up a hat trick on his way to being honored 
as tournament MVP. Goalie Blaine Lacher came up big with a NCAA record 
375 minutes between the pipes without giving up a goal. Defensemen 
Steven Barnes and Keith Aldridge, who made the all-tournament first 
team, reinforced the old sports adage; defense wins championships. 
Although there were many spectacular performances, this was truly a 
team effort. Coach Jeff Jackson emphasizes the team and his teams are 
consistent winners on and off the ice.
  The athletic achievement at Lake State is only matched by its 
excellence in academics. Its 3,300 students benefit from modern 
facilities and extension programs in Traverse City, Alpena, Petskey, 
Escanaba, and Ironwood. The school specializes in baccalaureate degrees 
in such diverse subjects as Business, Nursing, Engineering Tech, along 
with Biology, Chemistry and Criminal Justice. Because of the small 
size, students receive personal attention from professors and faculty. 
Students graduate well-trained, capable, and prepared to conquer todays 
job market.
  Nestled on the beautiful eastern end of Lake Superior, Lake State 
boasts a campus of exception scenic charm. Located on the original site 
of Fort Brady, an old army post built in 1822, LSSU looks out over the 
St. Marys River and the Soo Locks where today 70 percent of our 
country's iron ore passes on its way to production in Detroit, 
Cleveland and the rest of the world.
  Northern Michigan and the Upper Peninsula are proud of the 
accomplishments of the Lakers. They are champions in academics and on 
the frozen pond. On behalf of Michigan's First District, I congratulate 
the Lake Superior State University Lakers for their Championship in 
men's Division I hockey. I look forward to next year's run at the 
championship and dare I say DYNASTY.

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