[Congressional Record Volume 141, Number 106 (Tuesday, June 27, 1995)]
[Senate]
[Page S9182]
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      SENATE RESOLUTION 142--TO CONGRATULATE THE NEW JERSEY DEVILS

  Mr. LAUTENBERG (for himself and Mr. Bradley) submitted the following 
resolution; which was considered and agreed to:

                              S. Res. 142

       Whereas on October 5, 1982, the New Jersey Devils played 
     their first National Hockey League game in New Jersey, 
     embarking on a quest for the Stanley Cup which was satisfied 
     13 years later;
       Whereas the Devils epitomize New Jersey pride with their 
     heart, stamina, and drive and thus have become a part of New 
     Jersey culture;
       Whereas the New Jersey Devils won 10 games on the road 
     during the Stanley Cup playoffs, thus demolishing the 
     previous record;
       Whereas the Devils have implemented an ingenious system 
     known as the ``trap'' that was designed by head coach Jacques 
     Lemaire which constantly stifled and frustrated their 
     opponents;
       Whereas Conn Smythe trophy winner Claude Lemieux led the 
     league with 13 playoff goals, three of which were game-
     winners, and goalie Martin Brodeur led the league with a 1.67 
     goals-against average during the playoffs;
       Whereas the New Jersey hockey fans are the best fans in the 
     nation and deserve commendation for helping build the team 
     into championship caliber and for supporting the Devils 
     during their drive for the Stanley Cup;
       Whereas the New Jersey Devils during the playoffs beat 
     Boston, Pittsburgh, Philadelphia and in the finals swept the 
     heavily favored Detroit Red Wings in four games giving the 
     state of New Jersey its first-ever championship for a major 
     league team officially bearing the state's name: Now, 
     therefore, be it
       Resolved, That the Senate congratulates the New Jersey 
     Devils for their outstanding discipline, determination, 
     emotion, and ingenuity, in winning the 1995 NHL Stanley Cup.
     

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