41 years later ‘Miracle on Ice’ game still matters

Feb 22, 2020; Las Vegas, Nevada, USA; Mike Eruzione participates in a ceremonial puck drop before the start of a game between the Vegas Golden Knights and the Florida Panthers at T-Mobile Arena in commemoration of the 40th anniversary of the “Miracle on Ice.” Mandatory Credit: Stephen R. Sylvanie-USA TODAY Sports“Five seconds left in the game. Do you believe in Miracles? YES!” Those words uttered on February 22nd, 1980 immortalized the greatest moment in sports history. Al Michaels captured in just 5 seconds what the entire world was thinking on that day. A bunch of kids, mostly from Boston and Minnesota were brought together to do the unthinkable. Looking back, I realize this will never happen again in our lifetime.

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