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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.
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".
- Missy Sullivan
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 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".
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Feb 22, 2020 · A look back at the 1980 Olympic game where the U.S. hockey team beat the Soviet Union 4-3 in a historic upset. Hear from three hockey journalists from different countries on their memories, perspectives and legacy of the Miracle on Ice.
Feb 20, 2013 · 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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