A big win, but hardly a miracle
Like the reported 10.6 million viewers on Sunday, I was watching intently as U.S.A men’s hockey played Canada. Back and forth all game, the dramatic nature of the game made for great television for a sport whose TV coverage is normally lackluster at best. After U.S. goaltender Ryan Miller had an outstanding 42-save performance, the results easily matched the hype. The Canadians, the most talented team at the Olympics on paper, went down to an American team that was predicted to win a bronze medal at best. Afterwards, the upset sparked chatter amongst hockey and Olympic pundits as the greatest U.S. hockey game since the “miracle on ice,” arguably the most important and awe-inspiring moment in American sports history. Helping matters, Sunday’s game took place one day short of the 20th anniversary of the “miracle.” The U.S.’s win on Sunday, regardless of if it leads to gold, will always be remembered by hockey fans. A tremendous game? Absolutely. A miracle? Not even clos.
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