EPISODE · Jun 10, 2026 · 16 MIN
The Ice Miracle That Almost Wasn't
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The 1980 US Olympic hockey team's defeat of the Soviet Union is legendary - but the real story isn't what happened on the ice in Lake Placid. It's about a college coach who nearly quit, players who hated each other's guts, and a team meeting 48 hours before the game that changed everything. 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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The 1980 US Olympic hockey team's defeat of the Soviet Union is legendary - but the real story isn't what happened on the ice in Lake Placid. It's about a college coach who nearly quit, players who hated each other's guts, and a team meeting 48 hours before the game that changed everything.
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