the team captain Boris Mikhailov

In 1980 the United States hockey team play what can be called the history of hockey's most memorable game. So it is important to "Sports Illustrated" game cast it as a movement of the greatest moments. It also captured the national imagination, which at the time was from the 70's tension reeling. This is also done. "U-S-A game! U-S-A! "Pop, and has been in many international competitions shouted. In 1980 the United States hockey team no wonder the souvenirs are very marketable.
Why do they not matter
In a fair competition environment is composed of the Soviet era, in 1980 the United States hockey team has never been seen as a threat. This is not possible, the United States Olympic team, from the University and amateur hockey player, may have the triumph of hope over weight preference for the Soviet Union team.
In the state of New York Lake Placid, joined the 12 team competition, the United States team is seventh seeds. Two years before the game, the team won the NHL all-star challenge cup. A goal? 6-0. Game on 1980 in an exhibition, the Soviet Union also on the National Hockey League teams scored 5-3-1. They also have people on duty, some of the most legendary in the history of hockey players, including the team captain Boris Mikhailov and goalkeeper Vladislav Torey Tia J.
Another factor is the United States and the Soviet Union match excited during the cold war, the United States and the Soviet Union are restless and long-term participation. It also helps in an exhibition match the actual game 13 days ago, the Soviet Red army defeated the Americans 10-3. The A column in the New York Times says, unless there is a miracle is carried out by the United States or any other team, the Soviet Union medal home.