TITLE: Congratulating the Frisco Ice Hockey Association varsity gold team on winning the 2016-2017 USA Hockey High School Division II Combined national championship.

SUMMARY: Congratulating the Frisco Ice Hockey Association varsity gold team on winning the 2016-2017 USA Hockey High School Division II Combined national championship.

FULL TEXT:
WHEREAS, The Frisco Ice Hockey Association varsity gold team reached the pinnacle of success by winning the USA Hockey High School Division II Combined national championship held in Cleveland, Ohio, on April 3, 2017; and WHEREAS, After advancing to the quarterfinals in the 2016 tournament, the Frisco squad made a triumphant return, dispatching teams from Jackson Hole, Wyoming, and Mitchell, Florida, to reach the finals against Missoula, Montana; and WHEREAS, In the title contest, Frisco was evenly matched in a scoreless first period but took a commanding lead in the second frame with goals by Julian Robidoux, Robert Langholff, Jacob Plattner, and Chase Nies; Mr. Nies notched an additional point in the last period, and with goaltender James Gillilan stopping all 27 opponent shot attempts in the game, Frisco went on to clinch the trophy by a final score of 5-0; with the victory, the squad earned the distinction of becoming the first Texas hockey team to win a national championship; and WHEREAS, Throughout the season, the group excelled with a true team effort, also receiving valuable contributions from the other members of the roster: Sullivan Sheahan, David Girardi, Luke Lenhardt, Dylan Odelein, Andrew Cimino, Dustin Muriel, Blaise Muriel, Connor Nehls, Christopher Wyse, Skylar Boughner, James Wheeler, Nathan Mendez, Gabriel Henchey, Brendan Sinclair, and Scott Mitchell; these talented athletes benefited from the skillful guidance of head coach Ryan McLean; and WHEREAS, Winning a national championship represents the culmination of countless hours of hard work and an unwavering commitment to excellence, and the members of the Frisco hockey team will carry the memory of this remarkable accomplishment with them for the rest of their lives; now, therefore, be it RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 85th Texas Legislature hereby congratulate the Frisco Ice Hockey Association varsity gold team on winning the 2016-2017 USA Hockey High School Division II Combined national championship and extend to the group's players, coaches, and staff sincere best wishes for the future; and, be it further RESOLVED, That an official copy of this resolution be prepared for the squad as an expression of high regard by the Texas House of Representatives. Fallon Speaker of the House I certify that H.R. No. 1363 was adopted by the House on April 27, 2017, by a non-record vote. Chief Clerk of the House