Assemblywoman Addie J. Russell, D-Theresa, sponsored a resolution Tuesday afternoon honoring the Thousand Islands-Alexandria Lady Islanders for capturing the New York state high school girls' varsity hockey championship last month.
The Lady Islanders edged Kenmore-Grand Island 3-2 to earn their first state title. Their run to the state championship included avenging their sole loss of the season when they downed Skaneateles 2-0 in the Section III title game and downed Beekmantown 4-1 in the state semi-finals.
Assemblywoman Russell said the Lady Islanders were winners on the ice and were positive contributors in their schools and communities.
The resolution also pointed to the support the state champions had received from their families, friends and fans and noted the state championship had been a source of great pride in the Alex Bay and Clayton area.
"These outstanding athletes have made a contribution to the spirit of excellence, which is a tradition at their schools," according to the resolution. "Athletically and academically, the team members have proven themselves to be an unbeatable combination of talent, reflecting favorably on their schools."
The Lady Islanders feature just over a half dozen players from the Alexandria Bay and Thousand Islands school districts, two players from Immaculate Heart Central and players from General Brown and Indian River.
The Lady Islanders state championship roster includes Mia Coene, Kayla McCabe, Keeley Rose, Miranda Kolb, Taylor Hudon, Maddie Coene, Talia Parker, Kelsey Bannister, Maddy Cullen, Mikayla Cipullo, Emilie Watt, Emily Rose, Annika Balk, Kaitlin Irvine, Lindsey Bradley, Kyleigh Prance, Sydney Aubertine, Kelsey Cullen and Madison Fleming. The team is coached by Brian Hudon, Matt Cullen and Jamie Wiley.
Assemblywoman Russell has invited the team to Albany later this month to be introduced on the floor of the New York State Assembly.