1980 Ice Hockey Olympics

The toronto granites representing canada became one of the dominant hockey teams in olympic history outscoring opponents 110 3 led by harry watson who scored 36 goals 19 the united stateswon silver and great britainwon bronze 20 watson s 36 goals remains the tournament record for career goals.

1980 ice hockey olympics. Javascript must be enabled for the correct page display. The men s ice hockey tournament at the 1980 winter olympics in lake placid united states was the 14th olympic championship. In fact sports illustrated selected the team s victory over the soviet union en route to winning the gold medal as the no. The 1980 united states olympic hockey team will forever remain etched in our memories as one of the greatest sporting events of all time.

His most notable achievement came in 1980 as head coach of the gold medal winning u s. February 24 1980 format. Round robin pools followed by round robin medal round. The complete book of the olympics.

1 sports moment of the 20th century. Lake placid united states date started. Olympic hockey team at lake placid. Though the soviet union was a four time defending gold medalist and heavily favored the united states upset them and won 4 3.

The miracle on ice was an ice hockey game during the 1980 winter olympics in lake placid new york. February 12 1980 date ended. Herbert paul brooks jr. The united states won its second gold medal including a win over the heavily favored soviet union that became known as the miracle on ice.

Hockey hall of fame page on the 1980 olympics. The official encyclopedia of the national hockey league. Iihf media guide record book 2011. All the best photo and video highlights of ice hockey at the lake placid 1980 winter games olympics plus official results and medals by event and athlete.

Twelve teams competed in the tournament which was held from february 12 to 24. August 5 1937 august 11 2003 was an american ice hockey player and coach.