George McPhee, a former NHL player and currently the general manager of the Washington Capitals, remembers watching his friends on the Olympic team. Continue reading
Long-time NHL goalie Olie Kolzig discusses watching the game as a 10 year old in Canada and his increased appreciation for the game. He also talks about the phenomenal play of Jim Craig and what it means to be in the zone as a goalie. “You see the puck so … Continue reading
Lou Nanne describes his role in helping his former teammate Herb Brooks start his career as a coach at the University of Minnesota and then, years later, helping Brooks get the job leading the Olympic team. Continue reading
Lou Nanne, a former national team player, hockey executive, and close friend of Herb Brooks' recalls how it felt to watch the U.S. finally defeat the Soviet team after years of futility. Continue reading
Olympic legend Eric Heiden, who won five speed-skating gold medals at the 1980 Olympics, remembers watching the U.S. play the Soviets in the Miracle on Ice game. Continue reading
Gerald Eskenazi, a reporter for the New York Times, recalls covering the Miracle on Ice game. Continue reading
Capitals coach Adam Oates remembers watching the U.S. defeat the Soviets. Continue reading
Former NHL player Brad Maxwell played for Herb Brooks with the North Stars and recalls his coaching style. Continue reading
Phil Housley, a seven-time NHL All-Star, describes watching the game in his family room as a boy. Continue reading
Sportswriter Mike Harris remembers the cheering and jubilation at a NASCAR race when the crowd heard that the U.S. had won the gold medal. Continue reading
