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The Congress will honor the Hockey team “Milagro on ICE” of USA that altered the Soviet Union in the 1980 Olympic Games on its way to an unlikely gold medal.
The House of Representatives approved the “Gold Medal Law of the Milagro On ICE Congress”, which will grant the members of the Illustrious Hockey team with Gold Medals of Congress. The bill will go to President Donald Trump’s desk to sign.
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General view of the United States teams and the Soviet Union that shake hands after the semifinal hockey game during the Winter Olympic Games in Lake Placid, New York, in February 1980. (Getty images)
“The ‘Miracle on Ice’ team represents everything our country is about: sand, determination, perseverance and hope,” said representative Tommer, R-minn., A Pak Gazette Digital. “His historic victory 45 years ago was more than a dramatic discomfort in the world of sport: he became a decisive moment of unity in the history of our nation and inspired us all to believe in miracles again.
“I hope to see this bill signed by President Trump and I am grateful to my colleague, representative (Peter) Stauber, to ensure that this team receives the recognition of the congress they deserve.”
Representative Elise Stefanik, RN.y., also issued a statement on the passage of the law.
Mike Eruzione participates in a ceremonial disc fall before the start of a game between the Golden Knights of Las Vegas and the Florida Panthers in the T-Mobile Arena in commemoration of the 40th anniversary of the “Miracle On Ice” on February 22, 2020. (Stephen R. Sylvanie/USA Today Sports)
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“It is an incredible honor to represent Lake Planid, where the 1980 Olympic Male Hockey team achieved one of the best sports inconvenience in world history,” Stefanik said. “The American defeat of the Soviet Union during the Cold War was a triumph of perseverance, unity and spirit, not only for ice athletes but for all Americans.
“As we commemorate the (45) anniversary of this legendary victory, I am proud to lead this bipartisan effort to ensure that its extraordinary achievement is adequately recognized. This legislation will ensure that future generations never forget the legacy of the ‘Miracle on Ice'”.
On February 22, 1980, Americans achieved one of the greatest discomfort in history when the Ragtag of Hockey players mostly defeated the Soviet 4-3.
The announcer at Michaels put an exclamation point in the game with one of the most famous calls in the history of sport.
Mike Ramsey #5 of the United States verifies Valeri Kharlamov #17 of the Soviet Union during the Winter Olympic Games on February 22, 1980 in Lake Placid, New York. (Tony Duffy/Getty Images)
“Do you think in miracles? Yes!”
Then, the United States defeated Finland to win the gold medal. It is the last time that the United States has won gold in ice hockey.
