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The Olympics Arrive with the US a Favorite, Rekindling Fond Memories of 1980’s ‘Miracle on Ice’
The 1980 U.S. Olympic hockey team’s legacy endures through films, a Netflix documentary, and Congressional Gold Medals, inspiring today’s players at the Milan–Cortina Olympics.
- Amid renewed interest from a Netflix documentary, the 1980 U.S. Olympic hockey team’s legacy inspires the current team at Milan–Cortina, 46 years after their win.
- Media and documentaries helped keep the Lake Placid triumph alive, with the Cold War context making it transcend hockey, long after the 46-year anniversary.
- Surviving 1980 players, now in their 60s and 70s, still draw crowds, with about 3,000 greeting them at an airport, and some players recalled films that inspired current team members.
- The U.S. men's Olympic hockey team, among favorites to win gold for the first time since 1980, sees the Miracle's impact as inspiring youth interest, USA Hockey said.
- Recent commemorations, including a gala in October and a White House return to receive Congressional Gold Medals from President Donald Trump, have kept the 1980 players visible despite their retired life activities focused on golf and group chats.
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New York UpstateOlympics arrive with US a favorite, rekindling fond memories of ‘Miracle on Ice’
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.
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The Olympics arrive with the US a favorite, rekindling fond memories of 1980’s ‘Miracle on Ice’
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 on their golf games than their legacies. But with the Americans among the favorites to win gold for the first time since 1980, they and their teammates know they will the subject of beloved re…
·Washington, United States
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