WASHINGTON, D.C. — President Obama called Pittsburgh Penguins coach Mike Sullivan Wednesday to congratulate him and the team on their Stanley Cup victory.
According the a White House release, the president commended the team's talented players and applauded their teamwork and dedication throughout the season.
.@BarackObama: "I appreciate the humility, but you need to take some credit, b/c you did a heck of a job coaching."https://t.co/uBkJk0LKMp
— Pittsburgh Penguins (@penguins) June 22, 2016
As is tradition, the president then invited the four-time Stanley Cup champions to the White House to celebrate.
A date for the visit has not been set.
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