Everyone who witnessed it remembers where they were. The victory of the gold-medal-winning US men’s hockey team over the Soviets at the 1980 Winter Olympics in Lake Placid, NY, was the greatest American sporting event of the 20th century,

The icy glares had long since melted. Herb Brooks was no longer the fiery tyrant of 1980. He was no longer the mad man who’d ordered his players to skate sprints in the dark after a lazy performance against Norway,

From the coffee shops and bars to the local grocery stores, the neighbors know all about Mike Eruzione, Buzz Schneider and John Harrington for their roles in one of the greatest upsets in the history of sports. They are long since retired, now more focused ...

The 1980 "Miracle on Ice" gold medal for USA hockey remains a huge tourist draw to Lake Placid. The village unveiled a new attraction last... Feb 05, 2026 — The 1980 "Miracle on Ice" gold medal for USA hockey remains a huge tourist draw to Lake Placid.

LAKE PLACID, N.Y. — What started as a deeply personal mission has turned into a lasting tribute to one of the greatest moments in sports history. Sculptor Rob Eccleston, a proud Lake Placid native, has dedicated his craft to honoring the men behind the ...

A new Netflix doc re-examines the great "Miracle on Ice" story. Here's a look at Wisconsin's Mark Johnson and his starring role in the Olympics.

Follow Canada vs. Finland hockey live updates from the 2026 Winter Olympics. MILAN — In the immediate aftermath of Sidney Crosby leaving a game because of injury, Jon Cooper said he didn't know Crosby's status and noted,