[Congressional Record Volume 161, Number 47 (Thursday, March 19, 2015)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Pages E365-E366]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




        RECOGNIZING THE SKANEATELES HIGH SCHOOL BOYS HOCKEY TEAM

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                            HON. JOHN KATKO

                              of new york

                    in the house of representatives

                        Thursday, March 19, 2015

  Mr. KATKO. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to recognize the victory of the 
Skaneateles High

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School Boys Hockey team in the New York State Championship game on 
Sunday, March 15th. The Skaneateles Lakers defeated Williamsville East 
High School by a score of 5-2 for its first title in 26 years.
   The Lakers fought back from a 2-0 deficit, working as a cohesive 
team to score 3 goals in under 6 minutes. Sophomore Raymond Falso 
received the tournament's Most Valuable Player Award, after having 
missed six weeks of the regular season due to an injury. Senior Captain 
Owen Kuhns, sophomores Raymond Falso, Reggie Buell, and Patrick Major 
were named to the All-Tournament team. The Lakers finished their season 
with a 22-3-1 record due to the hard work of seniors: Briggs Carter, 
Owen Kuhns, Jarrett McDonald, Cullen McGlynn, James Motyl, Brett 
Singler, and Trey Wirth; juniors: Karl Adams, Devin Callahan, Sam 
Clymer, Reece Eddy, Erik Huba, Bennett Morse, Kyle Ochsner, Jacob 
Patalino, and Benn Russell; sophomores: Matt Benson, Reggie Buell, 
Dimitris Christou, Ray Falso, Adam Lupo, Patrick Major, and Nick 
Rottger; freshmen: Matt Leveroni and Marc Welch; and eighth-grader: 
Luke Lynn. The team was coached by Mitch Major, a former captain of the 
1989 Skaneateles Lakers team.
   The Lakers have played with dedication and respect throughout the 
entire season. I commend the hard work, commitment, and teamwork these 
players have displayed throughout the season and the example they have 
set for youth throughout the 24th District. Excellence on the ice 
translates into excellence off the ice and the practice of sacrificing 
for the common goal, builds character in our children. I could not be 
more proud to congratulate these young men on their tremendous season.

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