[Congressional Record Volume 167, Number 70 (Thursday, April 22, 2021)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E447]
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 RECOGNITION OF THE POPE FRANCIS PREPARATORY HIGH SCHOOL HOCKEY TEAM'S 
            2021 USA HOCKEY DIVISION 1 NATIONAL CHAMPIONSHIP

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                          HON. RICHARD E. NEAL

                            of massachusetts

                    in the house of representatives

                        Thursday, April 22, 2021

  Mr. NEAL. Madam Speaker, I rise to congratulate the Pope Francis 
Preparatory High School boys' hockey team on winning the 2021 USA 
Hockey Division 1 National Championship. The Pope Francis Cardinals 
defeated New Trier, of Illinois, 3-0 in the championship game. This win 
capped a six day national championship tournament in Omaha, Nebraska, 
where the Pope Francis Cardinals when 6-0, and outscored opponents 48-
5.
  The tremendous amount of dedication and commitment to excellence was 
led by Head Coach Brian Foley, who has led the Pope Francis Hockey 
program for eighteen years. The impressive efforts on the ice was led 
by goalie Ben Zaranek, with 23 saves that ensured the shutout, and by 
Brandon Spaulding and Ryan Leonard, that scored the three goals to 
solidify victory and the national title.
  It gives me great pleasure to extend my sincere congratulations to 
the entire team, which also includes Matt Hanscom, Jack Moltenbrey, 
Jake Iby, Ryan Hemenway, Colin Foyle, Evan Phaneuf, Andrew Bolduc, Jack 
Kennedy, Ryan Shaw, Bryce Russ, Joseph DiMichele, Stephen Rougeot, Jack 
Turowsky, Matthew Burke, Christopher Calvanese, Ryan O'Leary, Ryan 
Rhodes, Ben Zaranek, Josh Iby, and Gage Sperlonga. All should be proud 
of their contribution to this victorious season that furthers the 
legacy of Pope Francis athletics.
  Madam Speaker, the players, coaches, and entire school community 
should be very proud of their accomplishments. I wish the graduating 
seniors all the best in their future endeavors and good luck to those 
who will return for a chance to make another run at the national 
championship.