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
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
