EPISODE · May 24, 2026 · 22 MIN
The Ice That Wouldn't Melt: When Amateurs Broke the Empire
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In 1980, a ragtag group of American college kids faced the Soviet hockey machine—a team that had dominated the sport for decades like a red army on ice. This isn't just about hockey; it's about the moment when belief became reality and 20 young men carried the weight of a nation's dreams on frozen water. 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, a ragtag group of American college kids faced the Soviet hockey machine—a team that had dominated the sport for decades like a red army on ice. This isn't just about hockey; it's about the moment when belief became reality and 20 young men carried the weight of a nation's dreams on frozen water.
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