[Congressional Record (Bound Edition), Volume 150 (2004), Part 6]
[House]
[Pages 8279-8280]
[From the U.S. Government Publishing Office, www.gpo.gov]




CONGRATULATING UNIVERSITY OF DENVER MEN'S HOCKEY TEAM FOR WINNING 2004 
                NCAA MEN'S HOCKEY NATIONAL CHAMPIONSHIP

  Mr. ISAKSON. Mr. Speaker, I move to suspend the rules and agree to 
the concurrent resolution (H. Con. Res. 408) congratulating the 
University of Denver men's hockey team for winning the 2004 NCAA men's 
hockey national championship, and for other purposes.
  The Clerk read as follows:

                            H. Con. Res. 408

       Whereas on Saturday, April 10, 2004, the University of 
     Denver men's hockey team won its 6th national hockey 
     championship, their first such win since 1969;
       Whereas the team was led by goaltender Adam Berkhoel, who 
     finished the game with

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     a shutout, only the 3rd shutout in hockey national 
     championship game history; the first occurring in 1968 when 
     the University of Denver beat North Dakota by a score of 4-0;
       Whereas Adam Berkhoel made 24 saves in the 2004 
     championship game and was named Most Outstanding Player of 
     the Frozen Four;
       Whereas Gabe Gauthier scored the 2004 championship game's 
     only goal in the first period, assisted by Connor James;
       Whereas the Pioneers kept the Black Bears scoreless despite 
     a 3-man advantage for Maine with 2 minutes to go in the 3rd 
     period;
       Whereas the roster of the Pioneers' 2004 team also included 
     Max Bull, Ryan Caldwell, Matt Carle, J.D. Corbin, Lukas Dora, 
     Jeff Drummond, Glenn Fisher, Jon Foster, Luke Fulghum, Jussi 
     Halme, Michael Handza, Ryan Helgason, Jon James, Greg Keith, 
     Danny King, Matt Laatsch, Nick Larson, Scott McConnell, Brock 
     McMorris, Ted O'Leary, Jeff Rogers, Brett Skinner, Kevin 
     Ulanski, and Adrian Veideman;
       Whereas Head Coach George Gwozdecky and his coaching staff, 
     including Assistant Coach Steve Miller, Assistant Coach Seth 
     Appert, Director of Hockey Operations David Tenzer, and 
     Volunteer Assistant Coach Chris LaPerle, deserve much credit 
     for the outstanding determination and accomplishments of 
     their team; and
       Whereas the students, alumni, faculty, and supporters of 
     the University of Denver Pioneers are to be congratulated for 
     their commitment and pride in their 2004 national champion 
     men's hockey team: Now, therefore, be it
       Resolved by the House of Representatives (the Senate 
     concurring), That Congress--
       (1) congratulates the University of Denver men's hockey 
     team for winning the 2004 NCAA men's hockey national 
     championship;
       (2) recognizes the achievements of all the team's players, 
     coaches, and support staff and invites them to the United 
     States Capitol Building to be honored;
       (3) requests that the President recognize the achievements 
     of the University of Denver men's hockey team and invite the 
     team members to the White House for an appropriate ceremony 
     honoring a national championship team; and
       (4) directs the Clerk of the House of Representatives to 
     make available to the University of Denver enrolled copies of 
     this resolution for appropriate display and to transmit an 
     enrolled copy of this resolution to each coach and member of 
     the 2004 NCAA men's hockey national championship team.

  The SPEAKER pro tempore. Pursuant to the rule, the gentleman from 
Georgia (Mr. Isakson) and the gentleman from Ohio (Mr. Ryan) each will 
control 20 minutes.
  The Chair recognizes the gentleman from Georgia (Mr. Isakson).
  Mr. ISAKSON. Mr. Speaker, I yield myself such time as I may consume.
  Mr. Speaker, I am pleased to rise today in support of H. Con. Res. 
408, which congratulates the University of Denver's men's hockey team 
for winning the 2004 NCAA men's hockey national championship.
  On Saturday, April 10, 2004, the University of Denver men's hockey 
team won its sixth national hockey championship by defeating the 
University of Maine 1 to nothing. The University of Denver had 
previously won five national titles in a 12-year span between 1950 and 
1962, but this year's championship was their first since that time.
  It was an exciting game, with the Denver Pioneers keeping the Maine 
Black Bears scoreless, despite a three-man advantage for Maine with 2 
minutes to go in the third period of the match.
  The game was just the third shutout in NCAA hockey championship 
history, and the announced crowd of 18,597 was the largest to watch a 
hockey game in the Fleet Center, which is the home of the NHL's Boston 
Bruins.
  Adam Berkhoel, Denver's goalie, made 24 saves in the 2004 
championship game and was named the Most Outstanding Player in the 
Frozen Four, which is the finals for the NCAA hockey matches.
  The resolution before the House today congratulates the University of 
Denver men's hockey team, its players and coaches, for winning the 2004 
NCAA men's hockey national championships, and recognizes the 
achievement of all the team's players, coaches, and staff.
  Indeed, Denver University, the citizens of Denver and Colorado and 
all the students of the university are to be congratulated for their 
commitment and the great pride they take in this great accomplishment 
by winning the NCAA hockey championships.
  Mr. Speaker, I reserve the balance of my time.
  Mr. RYAN of Ohio. Mr. Speaker, I yield myself such time as I may 
consume.
  Mr. Speaker, I rise in support of H. Con. Res. 408, a resolution 
congratulating the University of Denver for winning the NCAA hockey 
national championship. Just last month, the Pioneers captured the 
national championship after a hard fought Frozen Four. This 
championship culminated in an impressive season. College fans, student 
athletes, and the general public were treated to an exciting final 
game.
  I want to extend my hearty congratulations to Head Coach George 
Gwozdecky. Also to be congratulated are a number of players, Adam 
Berkhoel, who made 24 saves. I also want to extend my congratulations 
to North Dakota, who, despite their loss, showed the quality of their 
school and their athletic talent through great sportsmanship.
  Winning this championship has brought national acclaim to the 
University of Denver. I hope the Pioneers' fans and the university 
community treasure this moment for many years to come.
  Mr. Speaker, I yield back the balance of my time.
  Mr. ISAKSON. Mr. Speaker, I yield back the balance of my time.
  The SPEAKER pro tempore. The question is on the motion offered by the 
gentleman from Georgia (Mr. Isakson) that the House suspend the rules 
and agree to the concurrent resolution, H. Con. Res. 408.
  The question was taken; and (two-thirds having voted in favor 
thereof) the rules were suspended and the concurrent resolution was 
agreed to.
  A motion to reconsider was laid on the table.

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