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The " Miracle on Ice " was an ice hockey game during the 1980 Winter Olympics in Lake Placid, New York. It was played between the hosting United States and the Soviet Union on February 22, 1980, during the medal round of the men's hockey tournament.
- Herb Brooks. Brooks played for the University of Minnesota and was part of the 1960 Olympic hockey team. As head coach, he led the 1980 Olympic team to a gold medal and won the Wayne Gretzky International Award after his death in 2003.
- Bill Baker. Baker (defenseman) attended the University of Minnesota, serving as captain for the 1978-79 season. As part of the 1980 U.S. Olympic Team, his goal tied a game with Sweden, which advanced the U.S. to the medal round.
- Neal Broten. Neal Broten (center) played for the University of Minnesota before playing for the 1980 Olympic team. He has won an NCAA championship, an Olympic gold medal, and a Stanley Cup.
- Dave Christian. Christian (right wing) was born in Minnesota and ended up playing for the University of North Dakota in Grand Forks. Hockey clearly runs in the family; his dad Bill and his uncle Roger were part of the 1960 U.S. Olympic hockey team.
Feb 5, 2010 · On February 22, 1980, the United States Olympic hockey team pulled off one of the greatest upsets in sports history, defeating the Soviet Union, 4-3.
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Nov 24, 2009 · Learn how the underdog U.S. hockey team, made up of college players, defeated the four-time defending gold-medal winning Soviet team at the 1980 Winter Olympics in Lake Placid. Find out the details of the dramatic game, the historical context, and the legacy of the "Miracle on Ice".
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Nov 8, 2023 · Watch the final minute of play in the "Miracle on Ice," where though the Soviet Union was a four-time defending gold medalist and heavily favored, the United States upset them and won 4–3 on...
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Jun 1, 2021 · Learn how the American hockey squad, led by coach Herb Brooks, shocked the world by defeating the Soviet Union in the 1980 Winter Olympics semi-final. Discover the background, the players, the coach and the legacy of the "Miracle on Ice".
The underdog triumph came at the 1980 Lake Placid Olympic Winter Games as Team USA went on to win gold in the event. The Ice Hockey tournament at the Lake Placid Olympics was decided in a final...
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