Jim Craig

This is the story of the “Miracle on Ice,” when the 1980 US Hockey Team beat the USSR in the Olympic semi-finals at the height of the Cold War to bring home a gold medal. Their iconic underdog story is told with never-before-seen 16mm footage and firsthand reflections from the players who were brought back to the scene of their historic victory.

The story of the 1980 United States Olympic hockey players, a group of amateurs from around the country who were whipped into a cohesive unit by controversial coach Herb Brooks to win a gold medal at Lake Placid during the winter games.

At the Winter Olympics of 1980, after two tense weeks amidst growing Cold War fears, the U.S. Olympic hockey team found themselves playing improbably against the legendary unbeatable Soviet Army hockey team for Olympic Gold. From the live footage taken at Lake Placid, NY, and through interviews beginning with the team's assembly through the experience of winning the gold medal.

Thousands of exuberant fans fill Boston's FleetCenter arena to celebrate the 50th anniversary of the annual Beanpot Hockey Tournament -- a four-team, midwinter competition featuring the teams from Boston University, Boston College, Northeastern University and Harvard University. Joining the 2002 lineup for this commemorative sports event are seven Boston College players from the 1952 squad that participated in the inaugural tournament.