Miracle on Ice

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Miracle on Ice: Facts & Related Content

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4 Nations intro featuring 'Miracle on Ice' hero • Feb. 13, 2025, 9:54 PM ET (New York Times)

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Date	February 22, 1980 (45th Anniversary)
Location	Lake Placid • New York • United States

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ice hockey Lake Placid 1980 Olympic Winter Games

Key People

James Craig at the 1980 Olympics

Jim Craig

American hockey player