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LR 161

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 Legislature issues a ceremonial commendation recognizing the Lincoln Stars’ 2024–25 season, key records and honors, and the team’s community impact.

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Bill Summary · LR 161

Summary of Nebraska Legislative Resolution LR 161

Purpose and Intent

LR 161 is a ceremonial legislative resolution introduced to congratulate the Lincoln Stars hockey team on their 2024–2025 season, highlighting a record-setting performance in the United States Hockey League (USHL) and recognizing outstanding individual accolades earned by players and staff.

Key Provisions and Highlights

  • The resolution formally congratulates the Lincoln Stars for:
    • Capturing their fourth Anderson Cup (awarded to the USHL team with the best regular-season record).
    • Setting franchise records with 44 wins and 272 goals in a single season.
    • Energizing the community by selling out the Ice Box arena three times during the season (the first time since 2019).
  • Individual and staff honors recognized:
    • Rocky Russo, Lincoln Stars General Manager and Head Coach, named USHL General Manager and Head Coach of the Year.
    • Yan Shostak named USHL Goaltender of the Year and selected for the 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.
  • The resolution emphasizes the teamwork of players, coaches, staff, and the support of fans and the Lincoln community, and notes the broader value of athletics in character development, leadership, and community spirit.

Affected Parties

  • Primary: Lincoln Stars hockey organization and its players, coaches, and staff.
  • Secondary: Lincoln community, fans, families, and supporters who contribute to local athletics culture.

Procedural and Timeline Details

  • Introduced: May 9, 2025.
  • Status: Laid over (as of May 9, 2025), indicating it has been moved for consideration without immediate advancement.
  • Sponsors: Primary sponsor Prokop, with additional sponsors including Ballard, Bosn, Bostar, Brandt, Clements, Conrad, Dorn, Dungan, and Raybould.
  • Classification: Resolution (ceremonial; not a bill that changes law).

Formal Provisions on Delivery

  • The resolution directs that copies be sent to:
    • Lincoln Stars organization
    • Head Coach Rocky Russo
    • Yan Shostak
    • William Prowse
    • Jack Pechar
    • Etienne Lessard

Bottom Line

LR 161 serves as an official, non-binding commendation from the Nebraska Legislature recognizing the Lincoln Stars’ 2024–2025 season achievements and individual honors, celebrating community impact and athletic excellence.

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

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