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: On Feb. 22, 1980, the U.S. Olympic hockey team defeated the USSR in a match that would later become known as the "Miracle on Ice." | My NBC5

In the 1980 Winter Olympics, the U.S. hockey team, mostly amateurs, stunned the dominant Soviet Union 4-3 in the “Miracle on Ice.” Trailing 3-2, Mark Johnson tied it, and Mike Eruzione scored the winning goal. Jim Craig’s saves sealed the upset. Al Michaels’ call, “Do you believe in miracles? YES!” echoed. In 1999, Sports Illustrated named it the century’s top sports moment. | Historyinmemes

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