[Congressional Record Volume 155, Number 69 (Wednesday, May 6, 2009)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E1071]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




        COMMENDING THE MIDLAND NORTHSTARS PEE WEE AA HOCKEY TEAM

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                             HON. DAVE CAMP

                              of michigan

                    in the house of representatives

                         Wednesday, May 6, 2009

  Mr. CAMP. Madam Speaker, I rise today to commend the team members of 
the Midland Northstars Pee Wee AA hockey team on winning the USA Hockey 
Tier II 12-and-under Youth Nationals on Sunday, April 5, 2009. They 
have represented the state well with their perseverance and 
athleticism, and we are very proud of their national accomplishments.
  The Northstars' 6-3 win over the East Coast Eagles of Raleigh, NC 
completed a six-game unbeaten run through the national tournament.
  The Northstars--a travel team from the Midland Amateur Hockey League 
located in my district, outscored their opponents 36-7 in the five-day 
national tournament.
  Team members include Turner Anderson, Tyler Angers, Samuel Brushaber, 
Drake Cergnul, Cam Fisher, Andrew Healey, Matthew Lee, Michael Leslie, 
Jacob Mackie, Travis McNally, Zachary Paisley, Steven Roberts, Joshua 
Ruthig, Derek Striker, Jacob Swartz, Brandon Veihl, Colin Walters. The 
team is Coached by Gregory Walters, assisted by Scott Cergnul, John 
Hollingsworth, Terry McNally, and James Roberts. The team manager is 
Kent Striker. The Northstars are also two-time Michigan state 
champions.
  I am honored today to recognize the Midland Northstars Pee Wee AA 
team for their accomplishments, and congratulate them on their 
outstanding performance.

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