[Congressional Record (Bound Edition), Volume 153 (2007), Part 12]
[Senate]
[Page 16341]
[From the U.S. Government Publishing Office, www.gpo.gov]




                       2007 STANLEY CUP CHAMPIONS

 Mrs. BOXER. Mr. President, I ask my colleagues to join me in 
congratulating the 2006-2007 National Hockey League champions, the 
Anaheim Ducks. The Anaheim Ducks demonstrated remarkable skill, 
teamwork, and determination in becoming the first California hockey 
team to win the prestigious Stanley Cup.
  The 2006 to 2007 season will be remembered as a truly landmark season 
for the Anaheim Ducks. During the course of the season, the Ducks 
played in the franchise's 1000th regular season game and recorded their 
1000th point after a much-deserved 4 to 2 victory on March 11, 2007. 
The Ducks began their season in fine form as they set an NHL record by 
remaining undefeated in regulation play for the first 16 games of the 
season. The Ducks used a high-octane offense and a stout defense to 
achieve the first 100-point season and the first Pacific Division title 
in the franchise's history. Throughout the season, the Ducks were a 
model of hard work, dedication and consistency.
  Under the leadership of a dedicated management and coaching staff and 
with contributions from an outstanding roster of seasoned veterans and 
promising young players, the Ducks defeated the Minnesota Wild, the 
Vancouver Canucks, and the Detroit Red Wings in their usual spirited 
fashion en route to winning the Western Conference title. In the 
finals, the Ducks triumphed over the Ottawa Senators in a fiercely 
contested series that ensured the oldest and most famous trophy in all 
of North American professional sports, the Stanley Cup, will finally 
make its way to California for the first time.
  It is my pleasure to congratulate all the hard working members of the 
Ducks organization who worked tirelessly to bring so much joy and pride 
to the people of Orange County and to the State of California. Their 
successes are considerable, and I salute their accomplishments. As the 
Anaheim Ducks and their fans celebrate their first Stanley Cup victory, 
I congratulate them on a truly remarkable and memorable season and wish 
them more success in future seasons.

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