[Congressional Record Volume 154, Number 50 (Tuesday, April 1, 2008)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E463]
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 CONGRATULATING THE MASSENA RED RAIDERS UPON WINNING THE 2008 NEW YORK 
               STATE DIVISION I BOYS HOCKEY CHAMPIONSHIP

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                          HON. JOHN M. McHUGH

                              of new york

                    in the house of representatives

                         Tuesday, April 1, 2008

  Mr. McHUGH. Madam Speaker, I rise today to congratulate the Massena 
Red Raiders upon winning the New York State Division I Boys Hockey 
Championship. I am proud to represent Massena and note that this is the 
fifth hockey championship the Red Raiders have won since 1980.
  On March 9, 2008, the Massena Red Raiders won the New York State 
Division I Boys Hockey State Championship when they defeated the West 
Genesee Wildcats by a score of 3 to 2 in triple overtime. Joe Laffin 
gave the Red Raiders the lead at 4:44 into the first period and Massena 
maintained that lead until 3:13 into the third period, when West 
Genesee tied the game. Massena regained the lead with 4:54 left in 
regulation when Nathan Pichette scored a goal, which was assisted by 
Antonio O'Geen and Laffin. However, with 1:07 to play in the third 
period, West Genesee tied the score again and the game went into 
overtime. After nearly three periods of overtime and 22 saves by 
Massena goalie Kyle Anderson, Captain Mike Mailhot scored to give the 
Red Raiders the game and the state championship.
  The Massena Red Raiders finished the season with a 23-4-1 record. In 
addition, Coach Joe Phillips was named the New York State Division I 
Boys Hockey Coach of the Year. The Red Raiders were also coached by 
assistant coach Tim Hayes; Bob Belile, Tim Belile and Louie Trevino 
were team managers and Anthony Viskovich was the statistician.
  Other team members include Clay Allen, Remy Boprey, Allen Bourdon, 
Tim Doud, Pat George, Captain and First Team All State selection Matt 
Hatch, David Henrie, Brian Holcomb, Josh Holmes, Alex Kormanyos, Mike 
Lashomb, William Lint, John-Paul Mailhot, Kevin Morris, Evan Raymo, 
Conor Riley, Matt Supernault, Dan Tyo, Dustin Vice, Matt Viskovich, 
Captain and Honorable Mention All State selection Jacob Witkop, and 
Taylor Zappia. Accordingly, Madam Speaker, I ask my colleagues to join 
with me to recognize the Massena Red Raiders for their significant 
accomplishment.

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