In honor of the Winter Olympics kicking off this week: 1980 Olympic Hockey — USA vs. USSR “Miracle on Ice” February 22, 1980 One of the greatest moments in sports history. 🏒 I remember that day vividly. I knew exactly where I was and what I was doing when it happened. The very next morning, I had a scheduled hockey game of my own. I’d been playing since I was five years old. Talk about an adrenaline rush, having to lace up and play the morning after witnessing the most emotional, patriotic game

On Feb 22, 1980, the U.S. hockey team — made up of college players — defeated the Soviet team at the Winter Olympics in Lake Placid, N.Y. The Soviets had not lost an Olympic hockey game since 1968. #TodayInHistory | NPR

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