[Congressional Record Volume 169, Number 59 (Monday, April 3, 2023)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Pages E289-E290]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




  RECOGNIZING THE POPE FRANCIS PREPARATORY SCHOOL BOYS ICE HOCKEY TEAM

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                          HON. RICHARD E. NEAL

                            of massachusetts

                    in the house of representatives

                         Monday, April 3, 2023

  Mr. NEAL. Mr. Speaker, I would like to take this opportunity to 
congratulate the Pope Francis Preparatory School Boys Ice Hockey Team 
on winning the 2023 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 2023 U.S.A. Hockey High School Division I Tournament brought 12 
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, 
Mickey Foley, who has provided crucial guidance and instrumental 
mentorship to his young athletes both on and off the ice. Coach Foley 
was assisted by Assistant Coach Ryan Cloonan, Manager Kim O'Leary and 
the victorious student athletes who are Matthew Bolduc, Zachary 
Buffone, Joseph DiMichele, Patrick Fitzgerald, Colin Foyle, Joshua Iby, 
Jacob Jarrell, Mossey Kearney, Wyatt Kenyon, Vincent Maggi, Michael 
McGrath, Ryan O'Leary, Sean O'Leary, Nick Petkovich, Jacob Petrin, 
Nicholas Richie, Bryce Russ, Dillon Shea, CJ Watroba, and Wade Wegrzyn.
  Mr. Speaker, I would like to once again acknowledge the Pope Francis 
Preparatory

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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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