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LR 184

Congratulate the Lincoln Stars hockey team on winning the 2024-2025 Anderson Cup and completing a record-setting season

109th Legislature (2025-2026) Introduced by Jason Prokop

Nebraska lawmakers celebrate Lincoln Stars' 2024-25 Anderson Cup and record-setting season, honoring coaches and players and sending copies to key staff.

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Bill Summary · LR 184

LR184 – Congratulate the Lincoln Stars on 2024-2025 Anderson Cup and Record-Setting Season

Overview

LR184 is a ceremonial resolution adopted by the Nebraska Legislature recognizing the Lincoln Stars hockey team for their performance during the 2024-2025 season in the United States Hockey League (USHL). The resolution celebrates the team’s achievements, honors individual award recipients, and directs that copies of the resolution be sent to key team personnel and players. It was introduced on May 13, 2025, laid over the same day, and subsequently adopted and signed on May 21, 2025.

Purpose and Key Provisions

  • The primary purpose is to publicly congratulate the Lincoln Stars for winning the 2024-2025 Anderson Cup (awarded to the USHL regular-season champion) and for completing a record-setting season.
  • The resolution directs that copies of LR184 be sent to:
    • Head Coach Rocky Russo
    • General Manager Nick Fabrizio
    • Players Yan Shostak, William Prowse, Jack Pechar, and Etienne Lessard

Highlights of the Season and Recognitions

The resolution highlights several milestone achievements:
- Lincoln Stars won their fourth Anderson Cup in franchise history.
- The team posted 44 wins and scored 272 goals in the regular season, setting franchise records.
- The team sold out the Ice Box arena three times during the season, the first time achieving multiple sellouts since 2019.
- Individual honors awarded to team personnel and players include:
- Rocky Russo named USHL Head Coach of the Year
- Nick Fabrizio named USHL General Manager of the Year
- Yan Shostak named USHL Goaltender of the Year and All-USHL First Team
- William Prowse named to the All-USHL Rookie Team as a goaltender
- Jack Pechar named to the All-USHL Second Team as a forward
- Etienne Lessard named to the All-USHL Third Team as a defenseman

Legislative Status and Timeline

  • Introduced: May 13, 2025
  • Laid over: May 13, 2025
  • Adopted: May 21, 2025
  • Signed by President/Speaker: May 21, 2025
  • Status: Adopted (non-binding ceremonial resolution)

Sponsorship

  • Primary sponsor: Prokop
  • Co-sponsors (as listed in the introduction): Ballard, Bosn, Bostar, Brandt, Clements, Conrad, Dorn, Dungan, Raybould

Impact and Context

LR184 serves as a formal, non-binding commendation recognizing the Lincoln Stars’ excellence, strengthening community pride and highlighting athletic success as a civic asset. It reflects the Legislature’s support for youth and junior hockey and the positive impact of athletics on character and community engagement.

Compiled from official sources — confirm details with the bill’s official record.

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