Watching "Miracle" on the 44th anniversary of the "Miracle on Ice" is a great way to celebrate USA Hockey's epic upset over the Soviet Union at the 1980 Winter Olympics 🏒 📺: Disney | ESPN

On this day in 1980, the “Miracle On Ice” took place!! The "Miracle on Ice" was an ice hockey game during the 1980 Winter Olympics in Lake Placid, New York. It was played between the hosting United States and the Soviet Union on February 22, 1980, during the medal round of the men's hockey tournament. Though the Soviet Union was a four-time defending gold medalist and heavily favored, the United States upset them and won 4–3. | Flashback N' The Day

The “Miracle on Ice” happened 44 years ago today!!! The 1980 United States Olympic Hockey Team will forever remain etched in the memories of sports fans as one of the greatest sporting events of all-time. In fact, Sports Illustrated selected the team’s victory over the Soviet Union en route to winning the gold medal as the No. 1 sports moment of the 20th century. #miracleonice #miracle #usahockey #usa #newportbuzz | Newport Buzz