It is a moment that will be forever etched in the hearts and minds of sports fans around the world - the Miracle on Ice, the stunning upset of the heavily-favored Soviet Union hockey team by the young and determined United States squad at the 1980 Winter Olympics in Lake Placid, New York.

The Soviet team, who had won four of the previous five Olympic gold medals, had dominated international play throughout the 1970s. Many expected them to continue their dominance in Lake Placid, where they faced a U.S. team made up mostly of amateur players and college students.

But from the opening face-off, it was clear that the Americans were not intimidated by their opponents. They played with a grit and determination that belied their status as underdogs, and after two periods of play, found themselves tied with the Soviets at 3-3.

The third period was a tense and nerve-wracking battle, with both teams trading chances and near-misses. With just over 10 minutes remaining, the Americans caught a break when Mark Johnson scored to give them a 4-3 lead.

But the Soviets refused to go quietly, and they continued to press forward, searching for the tying goal. With just a few seconds left on the clock, they had one last chance - a shot from the point that was deflected by a U.S. defender and then stonewalled by the heroic American goaltender, Jim Craig.

And with that, the Miracle on Ice was complete. The U.S. team had pulled off one of the greatest upsets in sports history, stunning the Soviet juggernaut by a score of 4-3. The players and fans erupted into a joyous celebration, as the U.S. went on to win the gold medal in what is widely considered one of the greatest moments in American sports history. denham x nike air max 90 infrared, denham x nike air max 90 infrared resell

To this day, the Miracle on Ice remains a symbol of hope and inspiration, a reminder that anything is possible with hard work, determination, and a little bit of luck.