Miracle on Ice

Miracle on Ice

Most of the time sports are seen as the height of competition, but often they also bring people together in times of cultural, social and political upheaval. Miracle on Ice explores the way the 1980 U.S. The Olympic hockey team served to bring Americans together in a time we needed it most. Times were rough for America as there was extreme unemployment, tensions were high between the superpowers. Middle eastern countries had refused to provide oil to the U.S. There was a sense of hopelessness and anguish everywhere. But there is light at the end of the tunnel. In America's case it was hockey. Read the journey of how in the midst of doom the American hockey team found their way to glory. Miracles can happen anywhere and this Miracle on Ice book is a perfect example for that.