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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

Fun fact: The “Miracle on Ice” in 1980 wasn’t the final hockey game Team USA played at the Winter Olympics, but they still went on to beat Finland and win the gold medal. The Winter Olympics begin February 6th on NBC5. Click here to find out the latest on athletes and events. https://kobi5.com/category/news/sports/olympic-zone/ | KOBI-TV NBC5

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