[Congressional Record Volume 164, Number 60 (Friday, April 13, 2018)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E462]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




RECOGNIZING THE ALPENA WARRIORS GIRLS U19 HOCKEY TEAM FOR THEIR RUNNER 
               UP FINISH AT THE MAHA STATE CHAMPIONSHIPS

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                           HON. JACK BERGMAN

                              of michigan

                    in the house of representatives

                         Friday, April 13, 2018

  Mr. BERGMAN. Mr. Speaker, it's my honor to recognize the Alpena 
Warriors Girls U19 Hockey Team for their tremendous 2018 season and 
Runner Up finish at the MAHA State Championships. Through their 
perseverance and determination, the Warriors have distinguished 
themselves as athletes and representatives of their community and the 
First District.
  In 2018, the Warriors U19 Girls hockey team earned 24 wins and 3 ties 
after coming off of a 30-loss season. During their phenomenal year, the 
Warriors out-scored their opponents 126 goals for to 61 against, and 
held opposing teams to just 1.63 goals per game. They went on to 
compete in the 2018 MAHA U19 Girls State Hockey Championships where 
they represented Alpena and Northern Michigan with pride and dignity 
both on and off the rink. There, they tied and later beat the 
undefeated tournament favorite to earn a spot in the championship game. 
After playing with passion, conviction, and sportsmanship, the Warriors 
earned the first State Runner Up honors in Alpena Girl's Hockey 
history--becoming one of only ten Alpena teams to earn a Runner Up or 
State Championship banner in Alpena Hockey history.
  Captain Courtney Nunneley, Alternate Captains Emily Vivian, Hunter 
Lundquist, Taylor Tolsdorf, Lexie Gries, Emma Fraiser, and Erin Bailey, 
and Teammates Rheanna Chimmner, Gabbie Smith, Tatum Moran, Kelly 
Watson, Lizzy Heath, Kennedy Ellis, and Maddie Ellis should be proud of 
their performance this past season. Their work on the ice was only 
exceeded by the quality in which they represented the City and County 
of Alpena, Michigan. Their success was aided by Coaches Mike Nunneley, 
Jimmy Vivian, Shannon McGratten, Team Moms Marcy Nunneley, Tracy 
Vivian, and the rest of the Alpena parents who offered the team their 
time and talents.
  Mr. Speaker, it's my honor to congratulate the Alpena Warriors Girls 
Hockey Team for their successful season and exceptional performance at 
the MAHA State Championship. Michiganders can take great pride in 
knowing the First District is home to such talented and dedicated 
individuals. On behalf of my constituents, I wish the Warriors all the 
best in their future endeavors.

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