"Do you believe in miracles" The famous line from AL Michaels. 44 years ago today

 "Do you believe in miracles" The famous line from AL Michaels. 

44 years ago today a bunch of college kids, team USA, beat the USSR in one of the biggest ice hockey game upsets in Olympic history! It was in 1980 Lake Placid, New York. They went on to win the Gold medal.

 the Miracle on Ice Still Inspires

On February 22, 1980, the United States hockey team defeated the Soviet Union in a stunning upset at the Winter Olympics in Lake Placid, New York. The game, which came to be known as the "Miracle on Ice," is considered one of the greatest moments in American sports history.

The U.S. team was made up of amateur players, mostly college students, while the Soviet team was a professional squad that had won four straight Olympic gold medals. The Soviets were heavily favored to win, but the Americans pulled off a shocking 4-3 victory.

The game was a major turning point in the Cold War, and it gave Americans a much-needed boost of national pride. It also inspired a generation of young athletes to take up hockey.

Forty years later, the Miracle on Ice still resonates with people all over the world. It is a story of triumph over adversity, and it reminds us that anything is possible if you believe in yourself and never give up.

**The Game**

The game was played on a cold, snowy day in Lake Placid. The United States got off to a quick start, scoring two goals in the first period. The Soviets tied the game in the second period, but the Americans took the lead again in the third period. The Soviets pulled their goalie in the final minute in an attempt to tie the game, but the Americans held on for the victory.

**The Impact**

The Miracle on Ice had a profound impact on the United States. It came at a time when the country was struggling with the Iran hostage crisis and the economic recession. The victory gave Americans a much-needed boost of national pride.

The game also inspired a generation of young athletes to take up hockey. Many of the players on the 1980 U.S. team went on to successful careers in the NHL. The Miracle on Ice showed that anything is possible if you believe in yourself and never give up.

**The Legacy**

The Miracle on Ice is still remembered as one of the greatest moments in American sports history. It is a story of triumph over adversity, and it continues to inspire people all over the world.

The game is also a reminder of the power of sports to unite people. In a time of political and social division, the Miracle on Ice brought people together and gave them a reason to cheer.