III
118th CONGRESS
2d Session
S. RES. 750
IN THE SENATE OF THE UNITED STATES
June 20, 2024
Ms. Klobuchar (for herself and Ms. Smith) submitted the following resolution; which was referred to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation
July 31, 2024
Committee discharged; considered and agreed to
RESOLUTION
Commending the Professional Women's Hockey League Minnesota for winning the inaugural Professional Women's Hockey League title on May 29, 2024.
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 Montréal, 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
That the Senate—
commends the Professional Women's Hockey League (referred to in this resolution as the PWHL
) Minnesota for winning the inaugural PWHL title;
recognizes the dedication, perseverance, hard work, and togetherness of the players, coaches, and staff in winning a championship;
congratulates the fans, players, coaches, and staff of PWHL Minnesota for a great season;
recognizes the dedication, perseverance, and hard work of the players, coaches, staff, and league administration in creating and operating a professional sports league; and
congratulates the fans, players, coaches, and staff of the entire PWHL for a great first season.