Burgan, Michael. Miracle On Ice.

Burgan, Michael.  Miracle On Ice.   Capstone/Compass Point  2016  64p  $25.49  ISBN 978-0-7565-5290-9  Series: Captured History  ms/hs   
Sports  E-BNS    

The sports rivalry between the Americans and the Soviets was always a fierce one on the world stage during the Cold War.  It was exemplified during both the summer and winter Olympics, when the Americans fielded amateur athletes and much of the Soviet bloc produced state-supported ones. This rivalry came to a head during the 1980 Winter Olympics, when the upstart U.S. team of college players faced off against the mighty Soviets. Their unbelievable win would be forever remembered as the “Miracle on Ice.” In lively and exciting language, spiced with dramatic anecdotes, the author describes the events of that game. He offers biographical tidbits about the men who played that day. The text is enhanced by vibrant color photographs and information about sports photographer Heinz Kluetmeier as well. The book ends with a “Life after the Olympics” section about the members of the 1980 team, an illustrated timeline, a brief glossary, source notes, a bibliography, and an index.

Summary: The sports rivalry between the Americans and the Soviets was always a fierce one on the world political stage during the Cold War.  It came to a head during the 1980 Winter Olympics, when the upstart U.S. team of college players would face off against the mighty Soviet team.  Their unbelievable win would be forever remembered as the “Miracle on Ice.”         

Ice hockey, Winter Olympics, Cold War                 --Susan Ogintz