[Congressional Record Volume 150, Number 35 (Thursday, March 18, 2004)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E404]
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 CONGRATULATING THE CENTENNIAL COUGARS, OF CIRCLE PINES, MINNESOTA, ON 
 THEIR VICTORY IN THE MINNESOTA STATE HIGH SCHOOL CLASS AA BOYS HOCKEY 
                               TOURNAMENT

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                          HON. MARK R. KENNEDY

                              of minnesota

                    in the house of representatives

                        Thursday, March 18, 2004

  Mr. KENNEDY of Minnesota. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to congratulate 
the Centennial Cougars, of Circle Pines, Minnesota, on their victory in 
the Minnesota State High School Class AA Boys Hockey Tournament. The 
Cougars captured their first title in their first state appearance. 
Centennial draws students from Lino Lakes, Circle Pines, Lexington, 
Centerville and Blaine.
  The Cougars, ranked first in the state, ended the season with an 
impressive 30-1 mark, defeating Moorhead 1-0, on a goal by Mike 
Montgomery, for the championship. Goalie Greg Stutz recorded three shut 
outs, a tournament record, for the Cougars. Additionally, Greg Flynn 
received the Herb Brooks award and Tom Gorowsky was named the 2004 Mr. 
Hockey of Minnesota. Centennial is coached by Erik Aus.
  In Minnesota, we are justifiably proud of our hockey tradition. The 
Minnesota State Hockey Tournament is one of the preeminent hockey 
tournaments in the country. Featured in Sports Illustrated, the 
tournament draws larger and larger crowds every year. In fact, the 
tournament this year set an all-time attendance record--120,092 people 
watched the Class A and AA hockey tournaments.
  Mr. Speaker, I congratulate the students, coaches and fans from 
Centennial 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 Minnesota is proud of their 
accomplishments.

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