In the final moments of the 1980 Winter Olympics “Miracle on Ice,” the U.S. hockey team clung to a 4-3 lead against the heavily favored Soviet Union. With under 10 minutes left, the Soviets pressed relentlessly, but U.S. goaltender Jim Craig stood tall, making critical saves. The Lake Placid crowd roared as the clock ticked down, sensing history. As the game neared its end, the U.S. team, a group of amateur and collegiate players, battled to preserve their lead. With seconds remaining, Al Michae

63K views · 2.1K reactions | "This impossible dream comes true!" #OnThisDay in 1980, an unlikely group of young men from USA Hockey emphatically won 磊 at Lake Placid, N.Y.  4, Finland  2 | Team USA | Facebook

🏒🇺🇸40 years ago today the “Miracle on Ice“ occurred during the Winter Olympics at the Olympic Center (now Herb Brooks Arena) in Lake Placid, New York! The US Hockey team defeated the 4-time defending gold medalists Soviet Union team 4-3 in the first game of the medal round! The victory became one of the most iconic moments of the Games and in U.S. sports history!🇺🇸🏒 #MiracleOnIce #DoYouBelieveInMiracles | Davenport Sports Network