The 1980 Winter Olympics in Lake Placid, New York, will always be remembered for one game in particular: the men's ice hockey game between the United States and the Soviet Union. The Soviet team was a powerhouse, having won the previous four Olympic gold medals in ice hockey, and were considered nearly unbeatable. The American team, on the other hand, was made up of amateur and college players and was not expected to make much of an impact.

The game started off as expected, with the Soviet team dominating play and taking a 2-1 lead by the end of the first period. The United States team was able to tie it up in the second period, but the Soviet team scored again to take a 3-2 lead heading into the final period.

But something shifted in that intermission. The American team came out determined and scored two quick goals to take a 4-3 lead. The Soviet team, stunned and desperate, poured on the pressure but was unable to score. With just seconds left in the game, the United States team cleared the puck and the crowd erupted as the clock ran down to zero.cooper kupp super bowl 56 jersey

The Miracle on Ice, as it would come to be known, was a monumental upset and a huge boost for not only the American hockey team but also the country as a whole. The victory over the seemingly invincible Soviet team gave Americans hope and pride during a time of political and economic uncertainty.new york giants super bowl 42 jerseys

The United States went on to win the gold medal with a victory over Finland in the final, but it was the Miracle on Ice that will always be remembered as one of the greatest moments in sports history.