[Congressional Record Volume 170, Number 104 (Thursday, June 20, 2024)]
[Senate]
[Page S4188]
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   SENATE RESOLUTION 750--COMMENDING THE PROFESSIONAL WOMEN'S HOCKEY 
LEAGUE MINNESOTA FOR WINNING THE INAUGURAL PROFESSIONAL WOMEN'S HOCKEY 
                      LEAGUE TITLE ON MAY 29, 2024

  Ms. KLOBUCHAR (for herself and Ms. Smith) submitted the following 
resolution; which was referred to the Committee on Commerce, Science, 
and Transportation:

                              S. Res. 750

       Whereas the inaugural season of the Professional Women's 
     Hockey League (referred to in this preamble as the ``PWHL'') 
     began on January 1, 2024;
       Whereas 6 teams, located in Montreal, Toronto, New York, 
     Boston, Ottawa, and Minneapolis-Saint Paul, competed in the 
     PWHL inaugural season;
       Whereas PWHL Minnesota won the 2024 Walter Cup, defeating 
     PWHL Boston 3-0 in game 5 of the PWHL Finals;
       Whereas PWHL Minnesota is the first ever PWHL champion;
       Whereas PWHL Minnesota captain Kendall Coyne Schofield 
     enters history as the first player ever to lift the Walter 
     Cup;
       Whereas PWHL Minnesota forward Taylor Heise was voted the 
     Ilana Kloss Playoff Most Valuable Player after leading the 
     PWHL Playoffs in goals by scoring 5 goals and finishing tied 
     for first in points by scoring 8 points;
       Whereas PWHL Minnesota goalie Nicole Hensley made 17 saves 
     in game 5 of the PWHL Finals, marking the second time in the 
     PWHL Finals that she prevented an opposing team from scoring 
     any goals;
       Whereas PWHL Minnesota recorded 4 playoff wins in which the 
     opposing team failed to score any goals;
       Whereas PWHL Minnesota forward Grace Zumwinkle won the 
     inaugural Rookie of the Year Award after scoring 11 goals and 
     19 points in 24 games and tying for the lead in points among 
     first-year professionals in the PWHL; and
       Whereas the innovative and competitive play of the entire 
     PWHL inspired the people of the United States and Canada and 
     led the PWHL to set multiple attendance records throughout 
     the 2024 season: Now, therefore, be it
       Resolved, That the Senate--
       (1) commends the Professional Women's Hockey League 
     (referred to in this resolution as the ``PWHL'') Minnesota 
     for winning the inaugural PWHL title;
       (2) recognizes the dedication, perseverance, hard work, and 
     togetherness of the players, coaches, and staff in winning a 
     championship;
       (3) congratulates the fans, players, coaches, and staff of 
     PWHL Minnesota for a great season;
       (4) recognizes the dedication, perseverance, and hard work 
     of the players, coaches, staff, and league administration in 
     creating and operating a professional sports league; and
       (5) congratulates the fans, players, coaches, and staff of 
     the entire PWHL for a great first season.

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