Mr. Speaker, the Lethbridge Pronghorn hockey team has matured into an outstanding representative of southern Alberta.
Last weekend for the first time in its history the hockey team advanced to the University Cup national championship tournament in Toronto. The team's accomplishments did not end there. The Pronghorns went on to capture the national CIAU title after a five to two win over the University of Guelph in Toronto's Maple Leaf Gardens.
I would like to commend the Pronghorns for their hard work throughout the season. The University of Lethbridge is a small university but clearly has produced a team from southern Alberta that we can be proud of.
It must be noted the Pronghorns have claimed the CIAU victory in the face of serious budget cuts in the athletic department. For this reason I believe Sunday's win is a double victory for the team.
I would like to congratulate the Pronghorn members. Their win displays their ability to do what they do best despite difficult circumstances.