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2026 · History · Drama
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Miracle: The Boys of '80
This is the story of the “Miracle on Ice,” when the 1980 US Hockey Team beat the USSR in the Olympic semi-finals at the height of the Cold War to bring home a gold medal. Their iconic underdog story is told with never-before-seen 16mm footage and firsthand reflections from the players who were brought back to the scene of their historic victory.
The story
This is the story of the “Miracle on Ice,” when the 1980 US Hockey Team beat the USSR in the Olympic semi-finals at the height of the Cold War to bring home a gold medal. Their iconic underdog story is told with never-before-seen 16mm footage and firsthand reflections from the players who were brought back to the scene of their historic victory.
Cast
Herb BrooksSelf - Head Coach (archive footage)
Mike EruzioneSelf - Boston University - Forward
Jim CraigSelf - Boston University - Goalie
Gary SmithSelf - Trainer
Steve JanaszakSelf - University of Minnesota - Goalie
John HarringtonSelf - University of Minnesota Duluth - Forward
Craig PatrickSelf - Assistant Coach
Buzz SchneiderSelf - University of Minnesota - Forward
George F. WillSelf - Political Commentator (as George Will)
Ralph CoxSelf - Forward
Eric HeidenSelf - 5-time Olympic Gold Medalist
John PowersSelf - Boston Globe Reporter
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Danny BrooksSelf - Herb Brooks' Son
Kelly ParadiseSelf - Herb Brooks' Daughter
Rob McClanahanSelf - University of Minnesota - Forward
Ken MorrowSelf - Bowling Green State University - Defenseman
Dave ChristianSelf - University of North Dakota - Defenseman
Mark JohnsonSelf - University of Wisconsin - Forward
Eric StrobelSelf - University of Minnesota - Forward
Phil VerchotaSelf - University of Minnesota - Forward
Bill BakerSelf - University of Minnesota - Defenseman
Mike RamseySelf - University of Minnesota - Defenseman
Neal BrotenSelf - University of Minnesota - Center
Dave SilkSelf - Boston University - Forward
Jack O'CallahanSelf - Boston University - Defenseman
Al MichaelsSelf - Sports Broadcaster
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