[Congressional Record Volume 171, Number 67 (Thursday, April 17, 2025)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E325]
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 RECOGNIZING THE 2025 CLASS 1A MINNESOTA STATE GIRLS HOCKEY CHAMPIONS--
                       THE DODGE COUNTY WILDCATS

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                           HON. BRAD FINSTAD

                              of minnesota

                    in the house of representatives

                        Thursday, April 17, 2025

  Mr. FINSTAD. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to recognize the 2025 Class 1A 
Minnesota State Girls Hockey Champions: the Dodge County Wildcats.
  On February 22nd, the team won their first-ever state title at the 
Xcel Energy Center in a suspenseful overtime game against Warroad. The 
Wildcats claimed the win with a 4-3 final score.
  The deciding goal almost went unnoticed, sneaking over the goal line 
during a dramatic scramble at the net. Warroad came away with the puck, 
but junior forward Zoe Heimer, who made the shot, knew the puck had 
crossed the goal line, prompting a video review that ultimately ruled 
in favor of the Wildcats.
  The top-seeded Dodge County team has been nothing but impressive all 
season, finishing strong with a record of 24-3-2. Their championship 
win marks the first state title--not only for the program--but for any 
girls hockey team south of the Twin Cities.
  It is my honor to recognize this year's Class 1A Minnesota Girls' 
Hockey Champions today. Thanks to the strong leadership and 
encouragement from Coach Gunderson, and relentless support by the 
team's staff, families, classmates, and community these talented young 
women earned a state championship title. All of us across the First 
Congressional District are incredibly proud to call them our own.
  Congratulations to Coach Gunderson and the entire Wildcats family on 
an unbelievable season.

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