The Olympics arrive with the US a favorite, rekindling fond memories of 1980’s ‘Miracle on Ice’

Members of the gold-medal-winning 1980 U.S. Olympic hockey team get recognized around the towns they now call home.
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Last time USA won gold in Olympic hockey: Revisiting legendary 'Miracle on Ice' tournament in 1980

The USA's last gold medal in Olympic men's hockey came in 1980, following the Americans' iconic "Miracle on Ice" win in the semifinals.

When was the last time Team USA won gold medal in Winter Olympics men’s ice hockey?

Team USA's last Olympic gold in men's hockey remains one of the most legendary underdog triumphs in sports. The 2026 Winter Games could deliver another epic chapter.

Winter Olympic hockey records: All-time results, more stats

Since 1920, hockey has been a marquee event at the Olympics. Check out key Olympic hockey stats and records throughout history now.

Similarities Between the 1980 ‘Miracle on Ice’ and 2026 Team USA Men’s Hockey Gold Medal Win Explained

The United States men’s hockey team made history during the 2026 Winter Olympics when they beat Canada 2-1 sudden-death ...

Team USA is one game away from its first gold medal in men’s hockey since the ‘Miracle on Ice.’ That team still inspires

If Team USA is looking for inspiration ahead of the men’s Olympic hockey final Sunday against fierce rivals Canada, it need look no further than the iconic exploits of the “Miracle on Ice” superheroes ...

3 lessons from the captain of the 1980 ‘Miracle on Ice’ Olympic hockey team

If you ask Eruzione, the 1980 team’s head coach, Herb Brooks, must have said the words, “play your game” 500,000 times during the Olympics. However, each time, the meaning of those words was drilled ...