Love the inclusion of the commercials. They're one of those things that are excruciating to experience in real time, but are curiously intriguing after the fact, especially after this many years.
Another great coincidence - at the very end of the video is an ad for ABC's "Elvis" TV movie, which starred Kurt Russell as Elvis. Of course Kurt played Herb Brooks in the Miracle movie.
These were just a bunch of college kids playing agenst what was really a pro team from the USSR...everyone said that they had no chance but in the end they pulled off the greatest upset in the history of sports and won the gold medel...FANTASIC!
Well for Awsdooger very true but reason was cause soviet team had beatin Usa same players bad at madison square garden 10-3 and were not even pick to be in any medal round in hockey..so why called cause Usa beat odds and won what is called Miracle on Ice..I hope that explains it
Your talking odds? I mean the Soviets just did not loose, epically against a team that was said to be lucky to get a medal at all, no pros just kids. But that wouldn't of matter because that same year the Soviets embarrassed the NHLs best in a match up. They were better then anyone, even anyone in the NHL! They were pretty much un beatable, this was the only game the lost in these Olympics. I would guess the odds were easily over 20 to 1.
I guarantee the odds were less than 20/1. Subsequent to my previous post I've sampled opinion on some betting sites where the same thing was discussed. The consensus parallels what I wrote, that public opinion places that outcome far more unlikely than it really was.
For one thing, hockey doesn't carry astronomical odds. A huge underdog in an NHL game is 3/1. The same type of first-to-last disparity in an NBA game might be an 8/1 money line. Low scoring masks gaps in ability.
@adverseadverbs I think the odds would have been exactly what Herb Brooks or Kurt Russell said in his speech before the game. "We play them ten times, they probably win nine." So, I would say anywhere between 8/1 and 10/1.
That's the accepted term. I don't think it fits. Hockey games never carry massive favoritism. I don't know what the betting odds were on the game but i guarantee they were less than 20/1. Probably in the 10/1 to 15/1 range. Actually, I should know the specifics, after living for so many years in Las Vegas. Next time I'm there I'll ask some sharp guys who will remember.
So your definition of "miracle" is something where the odds in Vegas must be no less than 20/1? What are you... 14, maybe 15 years old? Do yourself a favor, Google "define:metaphor"
This was more than a simple hockey game. Pick up a history book or ask any adult (other than your obviously incompetent parents who did a slam-bang job of educating you) who lived for decades knowing where the nearest fallout shelter was - just in case the Soviets got itchy - what this game meant to the free world.
This so called Miracle on ice was the greatest upset in hockey ever....why u make Miracle u sound like bad.....I remember well i was at NBA Game then heard Usa won 12,000 people at the Ommi burst into the loudest in arena chantin Usa Usa game stop for 6 mins!
1976 - Silver medal winner 1977 - Bronze medal winner 1978 - Gold medal winner 1979 - Gold medal winner 1981 - Gold medal winner 1982 - Gold medal winner 1983 - Gold medal winner 1985 - Bronze medal winner 1986 - Gold medal winner 1987 - Silver medal winner 1989 - Gold medal winner 1990 - Gold medal winner 1991 - Bronze medal winner i think this game was pretty historic , but the soviets still won many more to come.
World Championship record:1954 - Gold medal winner 1955 - Silver medal winner 1957 - Silver medal winner 1958 - Silver medal winner 1959 - Silver medal winner 1961 - Bronze medal winner 1962 - Did not participate 1963 - Gold medal winner 1965 - Gold medal winner 1966 - Gold medal winner 1967 - Gold medal winner 1969 - Gold medal winner 1970 - Gold medal winner 1971 - Gold medal winner 1972 - Silver medal winner 1973 - Gold medal winner 1974 - Gold medal winner 1975 - Gold medal winner
Why does Eruzione score? Answer Buzz S. dumps puck in but doesn't watch it. He Jacks it up and skates to the bench hard allowing Eruzione to get on the ice and catch the puck before it leaves the zone. If Buzz watches his dump in, Eruzione gets the puck in the nutreal zone --- no goal --- maybe no medal...
The big thing about this commercial was that no one could buy game jerseys as they were not on sale like they are today. So, when that kid walks away with mean Joe Greene's jersey, he feels like he won the lottery!!
Love the inclusion of the commercials. They're one of those things that are excruciating to experience in real time, but are curiously intriguing after the fact, especially after this many years.
blueballsredhair 6 days ago
Craig was a beast. One of his greatest games.
Munezfan30 4 weeks ago
Another great coincidence - at the very end of the video is an ad for ABC's "Elvis" TV movie, which starred Kurt Russell as Elvis. Of course Kurt played Herb Brooks in the Miracle movie.
vealcutlet 1 month ago
These were just a bunch of college kids playing agenst what was really a pro team from the USSR...everyone said that they had no chance but in the end they pulled off the greatest upset in the history of sports and won the gold medel...FANTASIC!
Irishfanism 1 month ago
I went there and played on the ice last year
samcioffi 1 month ago
Well for Awsdooger very true but reason was cause soviet team had beatin Usa same players bad at madison square garden 10-3 and were not even pick to be in any medal round in hockey..so why called cause Usa beat odds and won what is called Miracle on Ice..I hope that explains it
MrLehnerd 1 month ago
I bet the person who pressed dislike is a Soviet.
octobersky92 2 months ago
if i had a time machine, this would be the first place i would go
millhouse813 3 months ago
Your talking odds? I mean the Soviets just did not loose, epically against a team that was said to be lucky to get a medal at all, no pros just kids. But that wouldn't of matter because that same year the Soviets embarrassed the NHLs best in a match up. They were better then anyone, even anyone in the NHL! They were pretty much un beatable, this was the only game the lost in these Olympics. I would guess the odds were easily over 20 to 1.
adverseadverbs 4 months ago
@adverseadverbs
I guarantee the odds were less than 20/1. Subsequent to my previous post I've sampled opinion on some betting sites where the same thing was discussed. The consensus parallels what I wrote, that public opinion places that outcome far more unlikely than it really was.
For one thing, hockey doesn't carry astronomical odds. A huge underdog in an NHL game is 3/1. The same type of first-to-last disparity in an NBA game might be an 8/1 money line. Low scoring masks gaps in ability.
AwsiDooger 4 months ago
@adverseadverbs I think the odds would have been exactly what Herb Brooks or Kurt Russell said in his speech before the game. "We play them ten times, they probably win nine." So, I would say anywhere between 8/1 and 10/1.
thecommish1976 1 week ago
What do you mean '' So Called ''....
keli130 5 months ago
@keli130
That's the accepted term. I don't think it fits. Hockey games never carry massive favoritism. I don't know what the betting odds were on the game but i guarantee they were less than 20/1. Probably in the 10/1 to 15/1 range. Actually, I should know the specifics, after living for so many years in Las Vegas. Next time I'm there I'll ask some sharp guys who will remember.
AwsiDooger 5 months ago
So your definition of "miracle" is something where the odds in Vegas must be no less than 20/1? What are you... 14, maybe 15 years old? Do yourself a favor, Google "define:metaphor"
This was more than a simple hockey game. Pick up a history book or ask any adult (other than your obviously incompetent parents who did a slam-bang job of educating you) who lived for decades knowing where the nearest fallout shelter was - just in case the Soviets got itchy - what this game meant to the free world.
psygnal11 5 months ago
The commercials are great. I enjoyed them almost as much as beating the Russians.
rgp1963 6 months ago
Mean Joe Green FTW
CrazyOldMaurice69 6 months ago
I never said was not Stlukey7 the fellow way he wrote about it he made it sound like was not.....
MrLehnerd 6 months ago
This so called Miracle on ice was the greatest upset in hockey ever....why u make Miracle u sound like bad.....I remember well i was at NBA Game then heard Usa won 12,000 people at the Ommi burst into the loudest in arena chantin Usa Usa game stop for 6 mins!
MrLehnerd 6 months ago
@MrLehnerd this was the greatest upset in history
StLukey7 6 months ago
They hired Soundwave for the Arriva commercial!
adamjr29 8 months ago
Always have wondered why the Soviets pulled Tretiak....arguably the greatest goaltender to ever play (definitely best in international play)
lulionbowler 9 months ago 6
Czech republic: World Championship gold medal (1947, 1949, 1972, 1976, 1977, 1985. 1996, 1999, 2000, 2001, 2005, 2010) and Nagano 1998 Olympic game.
GOLD MEDAL:
1.Russia (USSR) - 25
2.Canada - 24
3.Czech republic (CSSR) - 12
4.Sweden - 8
5.Finland and USA - 2
7.Slovakia and Great Britan - 1
KDO NESKÁČE NENÍ ČECH HOP HOP HOP!
Milano3107 9 months ago
Evilsnowman2213 10 months ago
Evilsnowman2213 10 months ago
yeeaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaa usa usa usa usa usa usa
take that russia
nickelussilvers 11 months ago
Why does Eruzione score? Answer Buzz S. dumps puck in but doesn't watch it. He Jacks it up and skates to the bench hard allowing Eruzione to get on the ice and catch the puck before it leaves the zone. If Buzz watches his dump in, Eruzione gets the puck in the nutreal zone --- no goal --- maybe no medal...
Christianroofus 1 year ago
@Christianroofus maybe. i do like how the pass was dumped in perfectly if it was seconds late it may not have happened.
GOAIPOD 11 months ago
The big thing about this commercial was that no one could buy game jerseys as they were not on sale like they are today. So, when that kid walks away with mean Joe Greene's jersey, he feels like he won the lottery!!
Sylonth 1 year ago 2
4:08 to see winning goal
Cubbies1988 1 year ago
Check out the last commercial in this clip.
Ironic
mglickm62 1 year ago 7
@mglickm62 ?
CelticKraut 1 year ago
@mglickm62 lol funny how things turn out
Ardnas1414 8 months ago
@mglickm62
Coincidental
kbizzle999 1 month ago