[Congressional Record (Bound Edition), Volume 158 (2012), Part 8]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page 10890]
[From the U.S. Government Publishing Office, www.gpo.gov]




       HONORING THE LOS ANGELES KINGS, 2012 STANLEY CUP CHAMPIONS

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                            HON. JANICE HAHN

                             of california

                    in the house of representatives

                          Monday, July 9, 2012

  Ms. HAHN. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to honor the Los Angeles Kings, 
the 2012 Stanley Cup Champions.
  In 1967 the city of Los Angeles was awarded a National Hockey League 
team. 45 years later, the L.A. Kings have finally been crowned 
champions, having defeated the New Jersey Devils in the Stanley Cup 
Finals.
  The Kings began the Stanley Cup Finals ranked 8th, going on to defeat 
the top three ranked teams in their conference while breaking numerous 
records along the way. Under the leadership of team coach Darryl Sutter 
and Captain Dustin Brown, the team beat the odds and became the only 
8th seeded team to ever win the Cup.
  The Kings stand as a symbol of determination and perseverance for the 
city of Los Angeles. Congratulations to Coach Darryl Sutter, Captain 
Dustin Brown, Conn Smyth winner Jonathan Quick, the players, staff and 
all of their dedicated fans who in 45 years, never stopped believing.

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