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Miracle on Ice
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U.S. captain Mike Eruzione (left) celebrates with Bill Baker (center) moments after scoring the decisive goal against the Soviet Union.The "Miracle on Ice" is the nickname given to a February 22 medal-round men's ice hockey game during the 1980 Olympic Winter Games, in which a team of amateur and collegiate players from the United States, led by coach Herb Brooks, defeated the Soviet Union 4-3.
The United States went on to win the gold medal by beating Finland (4–2) in their final game.
The Soviet Union took the silver by beating Sweden in their final game. Sweden received the bronze medal, and Finland finished 4th.
Contents [hide]
1 Background
2 "Do you believe in miracles?"
3 The U.S. aftermath
4 Soviet reaction
5 Cultural references
6 Team rosters
6.1 United States
6.2 Soviet Union
7 Officials
8 References
9 See also
10 External links