Ah, the Miracle on Ice, a tale as old as the hills, or perhaps as old as the last time someone actually cared about international hockey. It’s fascinating how this story keeps on churning like a well-oiled machine, generating buzz like a teenager at a prom. And let’s not forget the geopolitical backdrop – the Cold War, where the only thing cooler than the hockey was the threat of mutually assured destruction. The team of college kids, now legendary heroes, must have had a secret decoder ring, because they managed to win more than just a game. They won the hearts of a nation, or at least the part of it that wasn’t busy being ‘woke’ in the 2000s. And the movie, ‘Miracle’? Well, it’s Disney, so of course, it’s a masterpiece. Speaking of which, who else gets goosebumps watching a group of guys skating around? The fact that people still get emotional about this, even after nearly half a century, is nothing short of a miracle in itself. Now, if you’ll excuse me, I need to go and watch the final minute of the game to remind myself why we should care about a game played in 1980. Maybe I’ll get those goosebumps after all, or maybe it’s just a trick of the light. Either way, let’s all raise a stick to the Miracle On Ice team – they’ve been milking this story for decades, and I say, good for them! Who else would have the audacity to keep the spotlight on a game played almost 50 years ago? Hats off to you, Miracle On Ice team – a true ‘Miracle on Ice’ in the marketing department!
LAKE PLACID, NY - FEB 22: Team USA celebrates their 4-3 victory over the Soviet Union in the semi-final Men's Ice Hockey event at the Winter Olympic Games in Lake Placid, New York on February 22, 1980. The game was dubbed "the Miracle on Ice". The USA went on to win the gold medal by defeating Finland 4-2 in the gold medal game. (Photo by Steve Powell /Getty Images) 