EPISODE · May 11, 2026 · 16 MIN
The Greatest Team That Never Was
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In 1980, the Soviet Union assembled what many consider the greatest hockey team ever constructed - then watched a group of American college kids tear their dynasty apart in 13 minutes of pure chaos at Lake Placid. This is the story of how the 'Miracle on Ice' wasn't just about hockey, but about the moment an entire empire realized it could bleed. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.
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In 1980, the Soviet Union assembled what many consider the greatest hockey team ever constructed - then watched a group of American college kids tear their dynasty apart in 13 minutes of pure chaos at Lake Placid. This is the story of how the 'Miracle on Ice' wasn't just about hockey, but about the moment an entire empire realized it could bleed.
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