[Congressional Record Volume 143, Number 84 (Tuesday, June 17, 1997)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E1225]
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           HONORING THE DETROIT RED WINGS STANLEY CUP VICTORY

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                             HON. DAVE CAMP

                              of michigan

                    in the house of representatives

                         Tuesday, June 17, 1997

  Mr. CAMP. Mr. Speaker, the Detroit Red Wings were rewarded for their 
excellence last Saturday night by sweeping the Philadelphia Flyers and 
bringing home the Stanley Cup for the first time in 42 years. Several 
images from the Red Wings triumphant run for the Cup will forever be 
imbedded in the hearts and memories of Wings fans everywhere. The 
steel-jawed determination of head coach Scotty Bowman, who became the 
first coach to win the Stanley Cup with three different teams; the 
spectacular performance of playoff-MVP goaltender Mike Vernon, who 
turned away shot after opposing shot; or the gritty play of Brendan 
Shanahan, Darren MacCarty, the ``Grind Line''; and of course the 
international flair of the team, led by the likes of Sergei Fedorov and 
Igor Larionov.
  However no player demonstrated the unwavering intensity and 
unselfishness of the team more than the captain Steve Yzerman. After 
years of personal triumphs, Yzerman's leadership finally brought home 
the Stanley Cup to the great State of Michigan. His perseverance and 
unwavering dedication gave one of the classiest players in pro sports 
the recognition he has so long deserved.
  The Red Wings are an example of a team working together in the 
pursuit of excellence. Their play and accomplishments should be 
applauded, along with the integrity and commitment to overcome the many 
obstacles that stood before them. The State of Michigan is proud to 
salute the 1997 Stanley Cup Champions, the Detroit Red Wings.

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