[Congressional Record Volume 168, Number 60 (Tuesday, April 5, 2022)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E358]
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 CONGRATULATING THE QUEENSBURY SPARTANS ON THEIR VALIANT EFFORT IN THE 
                    NEW YORK STATE HOCKEY SEMIFINALS

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                         HON. ELISE M. STEFANIK

                              of new york

                    in the house of representatives

                         Tuesday, April 5, 2022

  Ms. STEFANIK. Madam Speaker, I rise today to congratulate the 
Queensbury High School hockey team on an extraordinary season 
culminating in a great effort at the state semifinal game.
  Due to the pandemic, the New York State high school hockey playoffs 
were unfortunately cancelled the last two seasons. However, prior to 
these cancellations, the Queensbury Spartans had built a reputation of 
playing at an extremely high level, appearing in the Final Four in 
back-to-back years. In the 2021-2022 season, under the leadership of 
Head Coach Dean Williams, the team of dedicated young men picked up 
right where they left off. The Spartans defeated John Jay High School 
in the quarterfinal game seven to five. Mack Ryan had a record-setting 
five-goal performance leading the Spartans to another opportunity to 
compete in the Final Four. In the semifinal game the Spartans faced New 
York's number one ranked team, the Pelham Pelicans of Westchester 
County.
  The Queensbury Spartans put up a valiant effort against the Pelham 
Pelicans in the Division II semifinal game and came just short of 
appearing in their first state championship. Despite ultimately falling 
seven to one, the Spartans fought hard until the final buzzer. Pelham 
scored two goals in the game's first minute, and the Spartans faced an 
uphill battle the rest of the evening. Despite the outcome, Queensbury 
saw standout performances from Nick Ogden, who scored the team's only 
goal, and goalie Blake Powers, who had an impressive 34 saves in the 
game. With only four seniors on the roster, most of these young men 
will return ready to play hard next season. I am confident that 
Queensbury High School will field a highly competitive hockey program 
for years to come.
  On behalf of New York's 21st Congressional District, I would like to 
congratulate the Queensbury Spartans on their incredible 2021-2022 
season. We are very proud of their hard work and dedication throughout 
this year.