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 was one of the most stunning sports upsets ever. Team USA was a massive underdog against the mighty Soviet Union in the 1980 Winter Olympics Hockey Final. The Cold War turned hot on Lake Placid as the U.S. stunned the world. Al Michaels delivered an iconic line: "Do you believe in miracles? YES!" Mike Eruzione scored the go-ahead goal after the U.S. fell behind three times to secure a legendary victory. | History Collection