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The 1980 United States Olympic Hockey Team will forever remain etched in our memories as one of the greatest sporting events of all-time. In fact, Sports Illustrated selected the team's victory over the Soviet Union en route to winning the gold medal as the No. 1 sports moment of the 20th century.
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. Though the Soviet Union was a four-time defending gold medalist and heavily favored, the United States upset them and won 4–3.
1980 Olympic Games Gold Medal Team. Team USA roster at Olympics - Lake Placid 1980. Player birthdate, birthplace, height and weight information for Team USA Olympics.
NameAgeBirthdateBirthplace221957-09-18Saint Claire Shores, Michigan201959-11-29Roseau, Minnesota201959-05-13Warroad, Minnesota221958-01-23Richfield, MinnesotaLake Placid, N.Y. | Feb. 12-24. The 1980 United States Olympic Hockey Team will forever remain etched in the memories of sports fans as one of the greatest sporting events of all-time. In fact, Sports Illustrated selected the team's victory over the Soviet Union en route to winning the gold medal as the No. 1 sports moment of the 20th century.
The men's ice hockey tournament at the 1980 Winter Olympics in Lake Placid, United States, was the 14th Olympic Championship. Twelve teams competed in the tournament, which was held from February 12 to 24, 1980.
Feb 1, 2024 · The 1980 U.S. Olympic Men’s Ice Hockey Team won the gold medal at the Olympic Winter Games Lake Placid 1980 following its historic victory against the Soviet Union in the semifinals, famously dubbed “The Miracle on Ice.” Led by head coach Herb Brooks, the team was entirely comprised of amateur hockey players and was the youngest team in ...
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