The story of one of the greatest upsets in sports history has been told. Or has it? On a Friday evening in Lake Placid, New York, a plucky band of American collegians stunned the vaunted Soviet national team, 4-3 in the medal round of the 1980 Winter Olympic hockey competition. Americans couldn't help but believe in miracles that night, and when the members of Team USA won the gold medal two days later, they became a team for the ages.
But there was another, unchronicled side to the "Miracle On Ice." The so-called bad guys from America's ideological adversary were in reality good men and outstanding players, forged into the Big Red Machine by the genius and passion of Anatoli Tarasov. There was a reason they seemed unbeatable, especially after routing the Americans in an exhibition the week before the Winter Games began. And there was a certain shame in them having to live the rest of their lives with the results of Feb. 22, 1980.
In the 30 for 30 film "Of Miracles and Men," director Jonathan Hock ("The Best That Never Was" and "Survive and Advance") explores the scope of the "Miracle on Ice" through the Soviet lens. His intense focus on the game itself gives it renewed suspense and a fresh perspective. But the journey of the stunned Soviet team didn't begin -- or end -- in Lake Placid.
The Summerside Western Capitals have been going through a tough stretch of 2-5 in their last seven games and are in a tough playoff race in the Meek Division. The Western Capitals have a little fun going into this weekend as they hit the road to face the Valley Wildcats on Saturday night, and the Truro Bearcats on Sunday afternoon. Check out the video of the Caps performing a Lip-Dub to Taylor Swift's song "Shake It Off"
A cutting-edge NHL analytics team puts the test to youth hockey for the first time ever.
Founded in 1936, USA Hockey is the National Governing Body for the sport of ice hockey in the United States. Its mission is to promote the growth of hockey in America and provide the best possible experience for all participants. Headquartered in Colorado Springs, CO, USA Hockey is the official representative to the United States Olympic Committee and the International Ice Hockey Federation. In this role, USA Hockey is responsible for organizing and training men's and women's teams for international tournaments, including the IIHF World Championships and the Olympic Winter Games.
While Brad Perry was an advisor and stuntman on Mighty Ducks II, he was asked to come up with a move that had never been seen before. They deleted the scene but a lot of the players he has coached around the country have asked to see it, so here it is. This was a trick created for a fictitious children's hockey movie. Do not attempt anything like this trick in your hockey games, as it may result in a penalty, you being cut from your team or getting killed.
This Parody was written by die hard but honest leafs fans.
Parody Lyrics by: Steven Branchaud & Tyler Smiley with help from Shanon Smiley and Kelly Benstead
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