In an 8-3 rout, the team known as the Lawmakers on Wednesday put their rivals, the Lobbyists, on ice at the 13th Congressional Hockey Challenge, a charity event that works to advance access to hockey.
The Lawmakers this year were made up of one actual member of Congress, Rep. Tom Emmer, and filled out with congressional staff and others with connections to Capitol Hill. They started strong and secured their fifth straight win — along with bragging rights they carry to next year.
Both sides employed the services of Olympians from the U.S. Women’s National Team. Haley Skarupa, a 2018 gold medalist, secured the puck for the Lawmakers on the opening faceoff. From there, the team set a fast pace and put strong pressure on their opponents’ net.
