Hockey America: The Day Everything Changed

Gretzky's Tears: Hockey, America and the Day Everything Changed

by Aaron Linsdau

4.1 out of 5

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On January 1, 1985, the Soviet Union and the United States met in a historic hockey game that would change the course of international hockey forever. The game, which was played in front of a sold-out crowd at Madison Square Garden in New York City, was a rematch of the famous "Miracle on Ice" game from the 1980 Olympics. The Soviets were heavily favored to win, but the Americans pulled off a stunning upset, winning 4-3.

The victory was a major turning point in the Cold War, and it helped to thaw relations between the two superpowers. It also marked the beginning of a new era in international hockey, as the United States emerged as a major power in the sport.

The Background

The "Miracle on Ice" game was played on February 22, 1980, during the 1980 Winter Olympics in Lake Placid, New York. The United States, which was a heavy underdog, defeated the Soviet Union 4-3 in a stunning upset.

The victory was a major morale boost for the United States, which was struggling with the Cold War and the Iran hostage crisis. It also helped to inspire the "Miracle on Ice" movie, which was released in 2004.

The Rematch

The rematch between the Soviet Union and the United States was highly anticipated by hockey fans around the world. The Soviets were eager to avenge their loss in the "Miracle on Ice" game, while the Americans were determined to prove that their victory was not a fluke.

The game was played on January 1, 1985, at Madison Square Garden in New York City. The Soviets took an early lead, but the Americans came back to tie the game in the third period. The game went into overtime, and the Americans eventually won 4-3 on a goal by Neal Broten.

The Impact

The victory was a major upset, and it had a profound impact on international hockey. It marked the beginning of a new era in the sport, as the United States emerged as a major power. The victory also helped to thaw relations between the Soviet Union and the United States.

The "Miracle on Ice" game and the rematch between the Soviet Union and the United States are two of the most important games in hockey history. They helped to shape the sport and to change the course of international relations.

Gretzky's Tears: Hockey, America and the Day Everything Changed

by Aaron Linsdau

4.1 out of 5

Language	:	English
File size	:	1876 KB
Text-to-Speech	:	Enabled
Enhanced typesetting	:	Enabled
Word Wise	:	Enabled
Print length	:	304 pages
Lending	:	Enabled
Screen Reader	:	Supported

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