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Miracle on Ice
30th Anniversary of the Miracle on Ice

  By Sarah Dejak • April 30, 2014 Uncategorized
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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.

Tagged   1980 Winter Olympics, Hockey, Miracle on Ice, Sports
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32 Years After The Miracle

  By Sarah Dejak • April 30, 2014 Uncategorized
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Legendary Ken Morrows remembers what it was like after winning the gold medal for men’s hockey in the 1980 winter Olympic games.

Tagged   1980 Winter Olympics, Hockey, Ken Morrows, Miracle on Ice, Sports
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Jim Craig’s Motivational Speech

  By Sarah Dejak • April 30, 2014 Uncategorized
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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.

Tagged   1980 Winter Olympics, 1980s, Hockey, Jim Craig, Miracle on Ice, Speech, Sports
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‘The Place Is Going Wild’

  By Sarah Dejak • April 30, 2014 Uncategorized
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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.

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Miracle on Ice
Linesman Nico Toemen: ‘Nobody Expected the U.S. Team to Come That Far’

  By Witnify • February 21, 2014 Uncategorized
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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

Tagged   1980 Winter Olympics, Athlete, Finland, Hockey, Miracle on Ice, Sports
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Miracle on Ice
Russian Journalist Sergey Krabu on Soviet Expectations

  By Witnify • February 21, 2014 Uncategorized
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Sergey Krabu, a Russian sports journalist, discusses how the Soviets were expecting the game against America to be an easy win. Continue reading

Tagged   1980 Winter Olympics, 1980s, Athlete, Finland, Hockey, Miracle on Ice, Sports
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Miracle on Ice
Igor Kuperman on Russia’s Reaction to the Miracle on Ice

  By Witnify • February 21, 2014 Uncategorized
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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

Tagged   1980 Winter Olympics, Athlete, Finland, Hockey, Miracle on Ice, Sports
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M*A*S*H Star Jamie Farr Describes the Mood At the Miracle on Ice

  By Admin • February 18, 2014 Uncategorized
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Jamie Farr, a star of the TV show Mash, describes his experience sitting in the Soviet section and cheering for the American team. Continue reading

Tagged   1980 Winter Olympics, Athlete, Championship, Hockey, M*A*S*H, Miracle on Ice
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Miracle on Ice
Erik Wemple on Attending the Game: ‘It Was Like Thunder’

  By Witnify • February 13, 2014 Uncategorized
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Erik Wemple was a teenager in 1980 when he attended the game with his brothers. He remembers the incredible experience, including the ride up, watching the game, celebrating the victory, and running out of gas driving home. Continue reading

Tagged   1980 Winter Olympics, 1980s, Athlete, Finland, Hockey, Miracle on Ice, Sports
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