Miracle on Ice: How a Stunning Upset United a Country

Miracle on Ice: How a Stunning Upset United a Country — page 9
behind the bench Play your game Play your game And in the stands the American fans chanted their encouragement U-S-A U-S-A Goalie Jim Craig blocked a shot during the game against the Soviets one of 36 saves The Americans knew the Soviets could come from behind to win they had done it in the teams last two games But this time the Soviets could not produce any heroics As the clocked ticked off the minutes then the seconds it was clear that Team USA was going to pull off one of the greatest upsets in the history of sports On a platform above the action TV announcer Al Michaels watched the clock as well as the skaters on the ice Just before the horn sounded to end the game he asked his audience Do you believe in miracles Yes In front of his goal Jim Craig leapt into the air and soon his teammates raced toward him as they all celebrated their historic victory At