The Miracle on Ice in 1980 is the crowning achievement in America’s long history of play in international hockey and one of, if not the greatest sporting moment of the 20th Century. In addition to the stunning 4-3 victory over the Soviet Union that culminated in a gold medal, thanks to a comeback win over Finland, two days later at Lake Placid. There is also the “Forgotten Miracle” which saw the team win its first Olympic gold in Squaw Valley, CA in 1960, and more recently, the thrilling victory over Canada at the 1996 World Cup of Hockey.
A little known and seldom mentioned win for Team America was the country’s undefeated run at the IIHF Pool B tournament in Tokyo, Japan in 1983.