[Congressional Record Volume 158, Number 57 (Thursday, April 19, 2012)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E583]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




     A TRIBUTE TO THE FERRIS STATE UNIVERSITY MEN'S ICE HOCKEY TEAM

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                             HON. DAVE CAMP

                              of michigan

                    in the house of representatives

                        Thursday, April 19, 2012

  Mr. CAMP. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to pay tribute to the Ferris 
State University Men's Ice Hockey Team upon their runner up finish in 
the 2012 NCAA Frozen Four Men's Ice Hockey Championship.
  This year's Bulldog team made the first showing in school history in 
an NCAA championship game and won the school's second-ever Central 
Collegiate Hockey Association regular-season championship as well as a 
Midwest region crown. Along the way, the Bulldogs saw significant 
moments of success, including an impressive 15-game unbeaten streak 
during the regular season. Accomplishments of this magnitude can only 
be achieved through teamwork and a shared determination amongst 
players, coaches, and staff.
  Several individuals were recognized for their personal achievements 
throughout the 2011 2012 hockey season. Bulldog's head coach Bob 
Daniels received the 2012 Spencer Penrose Award as the Division I Men's 
Ice Hockey National Coach of the Year. Bob's leadership and guidance 
were crucial in developing skillful and dedicated players that could 
meet and surpass the season's challenges.
  Ferris State's Tommy Hill, the team's senior co-captain, received the 
NCAA Elite 89 award. This award recognizes athletes that have reached 
the pinnacle of achievement by competing for a national championship as 
well as achieving the highest academic standard among peers. Teammates 
Kyle Bonis and Chad Billins were also recognized and named to the 2012 
NCAA Frozen Four All-Tournament Team for their significant efforts 
during the Frozen Four games.
  On behalf of the Fourth District of Michigan, I congratulate the 2011 
2012 Ferris State Bulldog's Men's Ice Hockey Team on their monumental 
and record-setting season.

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