by Charlie Adams, StokeTheFireWithin.comMike Eruzione made the biggest shot, goal, touchdown, or basket in American sports history. His goal with ten minutes to go in the 1980 Olympics put Team USA up 4-3 over the Soviety dynasty team. That would be the final score. The goal and the win …
Featured Series: The ‘Miracle’ Behind Herb Brooks’s Miracle On Ice
by Charlie Adams, StokeTheFireWithin.comIt is often said that you cannot win without outstanding athletes, but never underestimate the importance of coaching and recruiting.After Herb Brooks led the 1980 Miracle on Ice hockey team past the Soviets 4-3 and to the gold, the legendary Anatoli …
Featured Series: The ‘Miracle’ Behind Herb Brooks’s Mircale On Ice
by Charlie Adams, StokeTheFireWithin.comWe lost the first of the 20 heroes that were on the 1980 Miracle on Ice hockey team.Bob Suter died earlier this month of a heart attack at age 57. He was doing what he loved best as he was coaching youth hockey at the facility he owned in his native …
Featured Series: The ‘Miracle’ Behind Herb Brooks’s Miracle On Ice
by Charlie Adam, StokeTheFireWithin.comCollege coaches at every level face obstacles in recruiting and in building and sustaining programs.Herb Brooks faced remarkable challenges in building the 20 man roster that would win Olympic Gold in February of 1980.First of all, some elite …
Featured Series: The ‘Miracle’ Behind Herb Brooks’s Miracle On Ice
by Charlie Adams, StokeTheFireWithin.comBefore becoming the 1980 US Olympic hockey coach, Herb Brooks was head hockey coach at the University of Minnesota from 1972-79. They were last place in the Conference when he took over and winners of 3 NCAA championships in the seven years.Brooks was …