[Congressional Record Volume 160, Number 53 (Wednesday, April 2, 2014)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E498]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




 TRIBUTE TO SUNY PLATTSBURGH DIVISION III WOMEN'S ICE HOCKEY NATIONAL 
                               CHAMPIONS

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                         HON. WILLIAM L. OWENS

                              of new york

                    in the house of representatives

                        Wednesday, April 2, 2014

  Mr. OWENS. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to recognize the Women's Ice 
Hockey Team of the State University of New York at Plattsburgh for 
winning this year's NCAA Division III National Championship.
  Winning their third national title was the capstone on a remarkable 
season. The team finished the season with a record of 28-1-1, setting a 
new school record for wins and tying the NCAA Division III record. The 
team also set records for fewest goals allowed in a season (19), fewest 
goals allowed per game (0.63) and lowest goals-against average (0.63).
  The team included three American Hockey Coaches Association (AHCA) 
All Americans: Sydney Aveson, Allison Era and Shannon Stewart. Ms. 
Aveson was also recognized with the AHCA Laura Hurd Award for the 
Division III Women's Hockey National Player of the Year.
  In his 11th season with the team, Head Coach Kevin Houle was named 
the AHCA Division III Women's Ice Hockey Coach of the Year, his second 
in a row and fifth during his coaching career.
  Let me also add that I attended the championship game with my wife 
and two friends. It was exciting to be part of such an enthusiastic 
crowd cheering on these tremendous student athletes.
  With their record-setting season, the SUNY Plattsburgh Women's Ice 
Hockey Team has earned the enduring support of thousands of loyal fans 
in their region and a special place in NCAA history. The great 
character these players have shown makes them worthy examples for young 
athletes across northern New York and throughout the nation.

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