Ice hockey at the 1980 Winter Olympics
The men's ice hockey tournament at the 1980 Winter Olympics in Lake Placid, United States, was the 14th Olympic Championship. Twelve teams competed in the tournament, which was held from February 12 to 24, 1980. 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". Games were held at the Olympic Fieldhouse (8,000) and the Olympic Arena (2,500).
United States vs Soviet Union at the 1980 Winter Olympics
A postage stamp issued by the Soviet Post Office for the 1980 Lake Placid Winter Olympic Games. The Soviet Union had won the previous four Olympic ice hockey tournaments between 1964 and 1976.
Canada vs. the Netherlands
Team USA jersey worn by Dave Christian "Miracle on Ice" squad during the 1980 Winter Olympics
The 1980 Winter Olympics, officially the XIII Olympic Winter Games and also known as Lake Placid 1980, were an international multi-sport event held from February 13 to 24, 1980, in Lake Placid, New York, United States.
The Canadian Olympic team at the Opening ceremony
The Olympic cauldron
The Ski Jumping Complex.
Two gold and bronze Olympic medals from XIII Olympic Winter Games, designed by Gladys Gunzer
