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The Legacy of The Miracle on Ice

erica — Fri, 14 Feb 2014 19:34:10 +0000

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Hockey players, fans, and journalists who experienced the 1980 Miracle on Ice game remember how the legacy grew into the unstoppable hockey legend it is today. On February 22nd team USA faced off against the USSR and in a memorable upset, beat them, going on to win the gold medal game against Finland just two days later.

Miracle on Ice Reactions to the 1980 Gold Medal Game

erica — Fri, 14 Feb 2014 18:30:19 +0000

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Hockey players, fans, and writers who remember the Miracle on Ice discuss the gold medal game against Finland on February 24th. After the USA's stunning defeat of the Soviets, the team earned a 4-2 victory over to win the gold at the 1980 Winter Olympics.

Miracle on Ice U.S.A. v. U.S.S.R. Memories from The Miracle on Ice Game

erica — Fri, 14 Feb 2014 17:59:09 +0000

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Hockey players, fans, and writers who remember when Al Michaels asked "Do you believe in miracles?" share their memories of the Miracle on Ice. Hear what they say about one of the greatest upsets in hockey history on February 22, 1980.

Miracle on Ice America’s Mood During The 1980 Miracle on Ice

erica — Wed, 12 Feb 2014 20:06:52 +0000

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Fans of the 1980 Miracle on Ice reflect on the mood of the country before the hockey upset against the Soviet Union on February 22nd. Two days later, team USA faced off against Finland to win the gold medal in ice hockey.

Miracle on Ice Herb Brooks’ Coaching Style Won The Miracle on Ice

erica — Wed, 12 Feb 2014 18:17:17 +0000

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Fans, writers, and hockey professionals explain how Herb Brooks' coaching style helped team USA win the 1980 Olympic gold medal for ice hockey. After winning the February 22nd Miracle on Ice game against the Soviet Union, the US went on to win the Gold medal game against Finland two days later.

Miracle on Ice Mike Eruzione on the “How & Why” of the USA Team’s Accomplishments

psuhas — Tue, 07 Jan 2014 20:45:11 +0000

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In a first-person account, Mike Eruzione describes the changes Herb Brooks made to the USA Olympic program. Eruzione, a former star at Boston University, was voted the captain of the team by his teammates. His wrist-shot goal in the third period put the USA ahead of the USSR in the Miracle on Ice hockey game that took place February 22, 1980. Eruzione is a successful motivational speaker and works at his alma mater.

Miracle on Ice Ken Morrow Remembers His Incredible Year in 1980

bnussbaum — Tue, 07 Jan 2014 20:03:29 +0000

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Ken Morrow played for the Miracle on Ice hockey team and won a Stanley Cup a few months later. It was the first of four straight Stanley Cups Morrow would celebrate as a member of the New York Islanders. After a successful NHL career was cut short by injuries, he has worked as a coach and a scout. He currently works as the Director of Pro Scouting for the Islanders. In 2011 he auctioned off the jersey he wore on February 22, 1980, against the Soviets. It sold for slightly more than $100,000.