[Congressional Record Volume 150, Number 27 (Thursday, March 4, 2004)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E306]
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  CONGRATULATING THE ELK RIVER ELKS ON THEIR VICTORY IN THE MINNESOTA 
        STATE HIGH SCHOOL CLASS DOUBLE-A GIRLS HOCKEY TOURNAMENT

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                          HON. MARK R. KENNEDY

                              of minnesota

                    in the house of representatives

                        Thursday, March 4, 2004

  Mr. KENNEDY of Minnesota. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to congratulate 
the Elk River Elks on their victory in the Minnesota State High School 
Class Double-A Girls Hockey Tournament. The championship game on 
Saturday, February 28th, capped the 10th year that girls hockey has 
held a state tournament.
  The Elks finished a 29-2 season with a thrilling 3-2 overtime victory 
over North Saint Paul, before a crowd of almost 2,500 fans from across 
Minnesota. This was the first trip to the state championship game for 
both teams.
  Coached by Barry Hohlen, the Elks came from behind to tie the game in 
the 3rd period on a goal by Erin Olson, her second of the game. 59 
seconds into overtime, senior Anya Miller, a Ms. Hockey finalist, 
scored on a slapshot to give Elk River the title. Both Olson and Miller 
were named to the all-tournament team.
  Mr. Speaker, I congratulate the students, coaches and fans from Elk 
River High School on their championship season. It's a great tribute to 
their hard work, dedication and overall team effort. I know that 
everyone in the State of Hockey is proud of their accomplishments.




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