[Congressional Record Volume 167, Number 99 (Tuesday, June 8, 2021)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E618]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




 IN RECOGNITION OF THE POPE FRANCIS PREPARATORY SCHOOL BOYS ICE HOCKEY 
                                  TEAM

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                          HON. RICHARD E. NEAL

                            of massachusetts

                    in the house of representatives

                         Tuesday, June 8, 2021

  Mr. NEAL. Madam Speaker, I would like to take this opportunity to 
congratulate the Pope Francis Preparatory School Boys Ice Hockey Team 
on winning the 2021 U.S.A. Hockey High School Division I National 
Championship. This milestone achievement deserves the highest praise 
for the hard work and dedication of these exemplary athletes and 
coaches. Despite the countless challenges posed by this unprecedented 
season, the perseverance and commitment to success demonstrated 
throughout the year led their team to victory on the biggest stage in 
high school hockey.
  The 2021 U.S.A. Hockey High School Division I Tournament brought 
twelve of the most elite high school hockey teams from across the 
country to compete for this year's National Championship. Members of 
the Pope Francis Boys Ice Hockey Team not only performed with 
exceptional mental and physical fortitude, but also displayed 
remarkable sportsmanship and character on their path to victory. They 
represented the First District of Massachusetts with great honor and 
distinction, and I am confident that the lessons learned during this 
once-in-a-lifetime opportunity will serve these young men well in their 
future endeavors.
  The Pope Francis Boys Ice Hockey Team was led by their Head Coach, 
Brian Foley, who has provided crucial guidance and instrumental 
mentorship to his young athletes both on and off the ice over the past 
eighteen seasons. Coach Foley was assisted by Assistant Coaches Steve 
Ashe, Tim Keeney, and Dan Fenton, and the victorious student athletes 
are Matt Hanscom, Zach Buffone, Jack Moltenbrey, Jacob Iby, Ryan 
Hemenway, Ryan Leonard, Brandon Spaulding, Colin Foyle, Evan Phaneuf, 
Drew Bolduc, Jack Kennedy, Ryan Shaw, Bryce Russ, Joey DiMichele, 
Stephen Rougeot, Jack Turowsky, Matt Burke, Derek Rhodes, Ryan O'Leary, 
Ryan Rhodes, Ben Zaranek, and Josh Iby.
  Madam Speaker, I would like to once again acknowledge the Pope 
Francis Preparatory School Boys Ice Hockey Team for their superb 
achievement. I am proud of this group and I wish them much continued 
success.

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