Tom Emmer said "This March, during the National Hockey League's Gender Equality Month, I want to congratulate the Minnesota Whitecaps for making it to the National Women's Hockey League playoffs. Not everyone can play professional sports, but everyone can participate at some level. Sports are a great training ground for life. Lessons in sportsmanship, teamwork, how to handle adversity are all important to the development of productive, contributing citizens in a civil society. Professional women athletes play a large role in the development of girls hockey in communities across the country, but especially the Minnesota hockey community. We are lucky to have inspiring players turn coaches that mentor the next generation of female hockey players and great Americans. I know the entire Minnesota hockey world is proud of the Whitecaps. Congratulations on your success, and good luck in the playoffs. HealthPartners Recognized for Serving the Underserved" @ PoliticalQuotes.com

On the recordMarch 13, 2019

This March, during the National Hockey League's Gender Equality Month, I want to congratulate the Minnesota Whitecaps for making it to the National Women's Hockey League playoffs. Not everyone can play professional sports, but everyone can participate at some level. Sports are a great training ground for life. Lessons in sportsmanship, teamwork, how to handle adversity are all important to the development of productive, contributing citizens in a civil society. Professional women athletes play a large role in the development of girls hockey in communities across the country, but especially the Minnesota hockey community. We are lucky to have inspiring players turn coaches that mentor the next generation of female hockey players and great Americans. I know the entire Minnesota hockey world is proud of the Whitecaps. Congratulations on your success, and good luck in the playoffs. HealthPartners Recognized for Serving the Underserved

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Tom Emmer

Republican · Minnesota

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