35 years ago today, the world witnessed the Miracle on Ice.

[Enfuego]

Al Michaels on the great Russian team: "We feared that it would be 6-0, 7-0 early in the 2nd period & that nobody would care."

 

[KennyB]

absolutely unbelievable game to watch.

 

[Greenbacks]

Do you believe in Miracles?

YESSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSS

 

[Greenbacks]

 

[C.P.]

one of the greatest feats...won't ever forget

 

[sharky99]

Thanks for posting Green!!

 

[wabashwonders]

Arguably one of the greatest upsets in the history of sports.

 

[Greenbacks]

Thanks for posting Green!!

No problem.....I watched it 5 times already....LOL....It`s only 1 minute long from the start to the final buzzer.

 

[slapshot]

still don't believe it has to be a story by the Government hno:

 

[Stylez]

One of the best stories of modern day sports .

 

[JohnnyMac]

Arguably one of the greatest upsets in the history of sports.

Of course it is ONE of the greatest upsets in sports history, but it is arguably THE greatest upset in sports history.

 

[wabashwonders]

Of course it is ONE of the greatest upsets in sports history, but it is arguably THE greatest upset in sports history.

I actually had it written that way at first but decided to stick the "one of" in at last minute before posting. But I agree, probably the greatest upset in sports history.

 

[Enfuego]

I actually had it written that way at first but decided to stick the "one of" in at last minute before posting. But I agree, probably the greatest upset in sports history.

I'm not sure I'd put it above Buster knocking out Tyson.

 

[slapshot]

I'm not sure I'd put it above Buster knocking out Tyson.

HAHAHA think Buster was well over 20 years old and over 30 fights

 

[Greenbacks]

I'm not sure I'd put it above Buster knocking out Tyson.

That`s a good one......2 huge underdogs winning.

Those Russians were bad ass......I have to give the nod to the U.S.A team......Those were kids playing men.

 

[Ricboff]

great moment in sport. USA/Canada were at a severe disadvantage as we couldn't use our pros, while Euro teams did. Dumb.

Russia BEAT Team USA 10-3 in an exhibition game prior to Lake Placid.



in an elimination game, anything can happen. As an underdog whats definitely needed is outstanding goaltending. USA got it that day-- shots on goal? 39 to 16 in favor of Russia, lol.

let's keep in mind USA beat the Czech (arguably the 2nd best team there) and Fins , as well as tying the Swedes. This wasn't a 'useless' crew out there,

 

[Greenbacks]

U.S.A. team were kids ages 18-22.

Jim Craig was 22 years old.

The Russian players were men.....Ages 26-32

 

[Greenbacks]

[h=1]Player Roster [/h]

Name	Position	Age	Hometown	College
Jim Craig *	G	22	North Easton, MA	Boston U.
Ken Morrow *	D	22	Flint, MA	Bowling Green
Mike Ramsey *	D	18	Minneapolis, MN	Minnesota
Mark Johnson *	C	21	Madison, WI	Wisconsin
Mike Eruzione *	LW	25	Winthrop, MA	Boston U.
Dave Silk *	RW	21	Scituate, MA	Boston U.
Bill Baker	D	22	Grand Rapids, MN	Minnesota
Neal Broten	C	19	Roseau, MN	Minnesota
Dave Christian	D	20	Warroad, MN	North Dakota
Steve Christoff	RW	21	Richfield, MN	Boston U.
John Harrington	RW	22	Virginia, MN	Minnesota-Duluth
Steve Janaszak	G	22	White Bear Lake, MN	Minnesota
Rob McClanahan	LW	21	St. Paul, MN	Minnesota
Jack O'Callahan	D	21	Charlestown, MA	Boston U.
Mark Pavelich	C	21	Eveleth, MN	Minnesota-Duluth
Buzz Schneider	LW	24	Babbitt, MN	Minnesota
Eric Strobel	RW	21	Rochester, MN	Minnesota
Bob Suter	D	22	Madison, WI	Wisconsin
Phil Verchota	LW	22	Duluth, MN	Minnesota
Mark Wells	C	21	St. Clair Shores, MI	Bowling Green

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[Ricboff]

U.S.A. team were kids ages 18-22.

Jim Craig was 22 years old.

The Russian players were men.....Ages 26-32

kids? USA put 8 yr olds out there?

USA and Canada had non-pros (college, university players) . Russia, Czech, Swedes , Fins had their country's elite players . Clearly not fair. Yes, big upset indeed-- if they played the next day Russia likely blows them out just as they did pre-tournament.



again, usa BEAT the number 2 team in this tournament, the Czechs. This team wasn't exactly Poland on ice......now if Poland beat Russia at Lake Placcid, well, it would be more than a 'miracle'...

 

[Akillies]

watch the 30 for 30 on Russian hockey, will give you some perspective on just how big an upset this was.
those Russians are clearly still bitter about this loss, a national embarrassment.