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Senate Resolution Honoring the 2023 Quinnipiac Men's Hockey Championship

Original title: A resolution commending and congratulating the Quinnipiac University men's hockey team for winning the 2023 National Collegiate Athletic Association Division I Men's Hockey National Championship.

April 30, 2025

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The Frame

What this does

This resolution serves as an official record of congressional recognition for the university's athletic achievement, requiring the Secretary of the Senate to deliver a copy of the document to the university president and the team's head coach.

Who is mentioned in the record

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Quinnipiac University

The university receives formal congressional recognition and an enrolled copy of the resolution.

Rand Pecknold

The head coach is a designated recipient of the official resolution.

What changed

Last recorded activity April 30, 2025.

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Summary

The U.S. Senate passed a resolution to formally recognize and congratulate the Quinnipiac University men's hockey team for winning their first NCAA Division I National Championship in 2023.

Key Facts

The Senate officially commends the Quinnipiac University men's hockey team for winning the 2023 NCAA Division I National Championship.
The championship game took place on April 8, 2023, at Amalie Arena in Tampa, Florida.
Quinnipiac defeated the Minnesota Golden Gophers with a score of 3–2.
This victory marks the first national championship in the history of the Quinnipiac men's hockey program.
The team has qualified for the NCAA Championship tournament in 8 of the last 10 seasons.
Jacob Quillan was named the Most Outstanding Player of the 2023 tournament, scoring 5 goals.
Head coach Rand Pecknold has led the program for 29 years.
The Secretary of the Senate is directed to send an enrolled copy of the resolution to university president Dr. Judy Olian and head coach Rand Pecknold.

Why It Matters

Frequently Asked Questions

Does this resolution provide funding to the university?

No, this is a ceremonial resolution intended to recognize an athletic achievement and does not provide federal funding.

What happens to this document after it is passed?

The Secretary of the Senate is required to transmit an official copy to the President of Quinnipiac University and the team's head coach.

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Program Growth

The resolution highlights the transition of the Quinnipiac hockey program from Division II to a Division I powerhouse over a 29-year period.

Quinnipiac University Rand Pecknold

Connected Entities

organizationMinnesota Golden Gophers“The opposing team in the 2023 championship game.”Map →

organizationQuinnipiac University men's hockey team“The subject of the resolution, also known as the Quinnipiac Bobcats.”Map →

personChristopher Murphy“U.S. Senator who co-sponsored the resolution.”Map →

personJacob Quillan“Named Most Outstanding Player of the 2023 NCAA tournament.”Map →

personRand Pecknold“Head coach of the Quinnipiac Bobcats.”Map →

personJudy Olian“President of Quinnipiac University.”Map →

personRichard Blumenthal“U.S. Senator who submitted the resolution.”Map →

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