[Congressional Record Volume 145, Number 48 (Thursday, March 25, 1999)]
[Senate]
[Page S3543]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




 TRIBUTE TO THE MIDDLEBURY COLLEGE MEN'S AND WOMEN'S ICE HOCKEY TEAMS 
                     FOR THEIR OUTSTANDING SEASONS

 Mr. JEFFORDS. Mr. President, today I rise to honor the men's 
and women's ice hockey teams of Middlebury College. This small school 
nestled in the heart of the Green Mountains boasts not only extremely 
talented and motivated students, but some of the finest winter athletes 
in the country. On behalf of the Vermonters who are proud to call 
Middlebury College their own, I wish to congratulate both the men's and 
women's ice hockey teams for a most outstanding season.
  This year, the top-ranked Middlebury College women's ice hockey team 
finished the season with a record of 23-2-1, won their fourth straight 
Eastern College Athletic Conference Championship and set the school 
record for most wins in one season.
  The men's ice hockey team, with a record of 21-5-1, won their fifth 
straight NCAA Division III National Championship, an accomplishment 
never before achieved in college hockey at any level.
  Mr. President, again I wish to honor these outstanding student 
athletes who have devoted themselves to excellence in play, 
sportsmanship, and academics. I also commend those who have supported 
them on and off the ice: men's coach Bill Beaney, women's coach Bill 
Mandigo, and their many friends and family.

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