One man takes a journey to Lake Placid to relive the amazing upset and experience that was the 1980 winter Olympics hockey game against the U.S. and the Soviet Union.
Legendary Ken Morrows remembers what it was like after winning the gold medal for men’s hockey in the 1980 winter Olympic games.
Jim Craig gives a motivational speech centered around the upset created once his relentless and hard working 1980 U.S. Olympic hockey team achieved a victory against the Soviets during the winter Olympic games.
News broadcaster Al Michaels, famous for covering the 1980 Miracle on Ice game, explains the challenges of staying calm and collected as the U.S. is about to upset the Soviet hockey team. He explains the atmosphere of the stadium and the electric crowd.
Russian Igor Kleynor shares his memories of the Miracle on Ice as a 13-year-old expecting the Soviet team to win and recalls his reaction to the Lake Placid game. Continue reading
Nico Toemen, a linesman at the 1980 Olympics, shares his memories of the unforgettable hockey upset and remembers how a Soviet trick helped him onto the ice despite feeling sick. Continue reading
Mike Harris discusses the heroes that came out of the Miracle on Ice game and explains how it created an entire generation of new hockey fans, including young players who went on to play in the NHL because of the inspiring U.S. win. Continue reading
Sergey Krabu, a Russian sports journalist, discusses how the Soviets were expecting the game against America to be an easy win. Continue reading
Hockey professionals and fans discuss how the style of play team USA practiced compared to the style of the Soviet team during the 1980 Miracle on Ice hockey game. Continue reading
Igor Kuperman, a former sports journalist for the Soviets, discusses what he remembers about the Miracle on Ice game and its long lasting effect on Russian hockey. Continue reading
