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The 1980 United States Hockey Team accomplished one of the greatest upsets in the history of sports. A group of college players who hadn't played together before the Olympics took on a professional team from the Soviet Union and defeated them to win the gold medal.

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The United States beat the country of Finland.

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What year did the US beat the Soviets and win gold in ice hockey and where?

If you are talking about in the Olympics, 1980 in Lake Placid


When did the us hockey team beat the Soviets in the Olympics?

1988


What is 1980 US Winter Olympics Hockey team game Known as?

The Miracle Team.


Who won the 1980 Olympics?

Depends on what sport you are talking about. For hockey, my personal favorite, it was the US hockey team. They nicknamed it the Miracle on Ice.


When did Team USA beat Team Canada last in Olympic ice hockey?

On Sunday, February 21st, 2010 by a final score of 5-3.


What motivated the US 1980 Olympic hockey team?

Desire to finally beat the Soviets motivated the US 1980 hockey team. Support and intense training and discipline from their coach (Herb Brooks) helped them win.


By what score did the US beat the Soviets in the 1980 Winter Olympics?

USA - 4 ussr - 3


Who scored the last goal in 1980 hockey game vs Finland?

I admit to assuming you're talking about the game when the US beat Finland to clinch the gold medal in ice hockey in the 1980 Winter Olympics in Lake Placid, NY.American Mark Johnson scored the last goal of the game with 3:35 left to play in the third period. The goal was a shorthanded one.


Where did the 1980 US hockey team practice?

they practiced in the same building as where they played in the Olympics just on a different rink. The rink is in Lake Placid, New York


What us boxers won gold in the 1980 Olympics?

The United States boycotted the 1980 Olympics.


Is US a team for mens ice hockey?

Yes the Us does have a team for mens Ice hockey. In the Olympics and the international ice hockey Championships.


How many gold medals has the US ice hockey team won in the Winter Olympics?

I'm assuming you mean gold at the Olympic Winter Games? If so, the USA won gold twice, in 1960 and 1980.