The “Miracle on Ice” was more than an Olympic win — it was a cultural moment that shifted the perception of American hockey. On February 22, 1980, a group of amateur U.S. players defeated the seemingly invincible Soviet Union in Lake Placid. While it wasn’t an NHL game, the ripple effects were immense. NHL scouts began to take American players more seriously, sparking the growth of grassroots hockey across the U.S. The NHL saw a surge in American talent throughout the 1980s and beyond, proving that the miracle wasn’t just one game — it was a launchpad.
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