Miracle on ice / Burgan, Michael

Highlights the journey of the American Olympic hockey team to defeat the Soviet team in the 1980 Winter Olympics. Highlights the effect of the Cold War on international sports and the lasting effects of the powerful upset on the ice that day. Includes a glossary, resources for further information, and color photographs.

"The mighty Soviets were the favorites to win hockey gold at the 1980 Winter Olympics. But a team of U.S. college players had other ideas. The stunning upset of the Soviet hockey team by the young Americans has been called the greatest moment in international hockey. And to many people the victory was about much more than sports. Americans had gone through difficult times at home and abroad. Beating the best hockey team in the world--gave Americans a sense of pride. One iconic photo captured the impact of that 'miraculous' historic event"--From the publisher's web site.