[Congressional Record Volume 158, Number 30 (Monday, February 27, 2012)]
[House]
[Page H956]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




                    MINNETONKA 2A GIRLS HOCKEY TITLE

  (Mr. PAULSEN asked and was given permission to address the House for 
1 minute and to revise and extend his remarks.)
  Mr. PAULSEN. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to congratulate the Minnetonka 
girls high school hockey team on winning their second consecutive 
Minnesota 2A State title this weekend at the Xcel Energy Center in St. 
Paul.
  Mr. Speaker, after winning last year's championship in a nail-biting 
game, the Minnetonka Skippers this year defeated the Roseville Raiders 
3 0. The first goal came early in the first period by defender Holly 
Korn, who scored on a power play. After that, forward Diana Drayaard 
followed up with a second goal late in the third period. And then 
finally, there was a third goal by junior Laura Bowman, who scored the 
final goal. Of course this victory could not have happened were it not 
for the outstanding goaltending of goalie Sydney Rossman, who blocked 
23 shots in the shutout.
  Mr. Speaker, I just want to congratulate all the girls on the 
Minnetonka Skippers hockey team, as well as their coaches. I also want 
to thank them and recognize their hard work, their training, their 
perseverance, and their commitment because it really paid off. We're 
proud of these student athletes, and so is our entire community.

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