1980 MIRACLE ON ICE TEAM TO ‘RELIVE THE MIRACLE’
IN LAKE PLACID ON FEBRUARY 21, 2015
TEAMMATE BOB SUTER’S JERSEY TO BE RAISED TO THE RAFTERS
The gold medal winning 1980 U.S. Olympic Hockey Team, who achieved what Sports Illustrated proclaimed, “the greatest sports moment of the 20th century” with their “Miracle on Ice” victory over the Soviet Union, will participate in a special event using video, audio and photos to relive the game, through their perspective, in Lake Placid, N.Y.
The1980 Rink- Herb Brooks Arena will open its doors to fans on Saturday, Feb. 21, 2015 at 7:30 p.m. for an exclusive event with the players. This February marks the 35th anniversary of their historic achievement.
“To be able to share our story with fans has always been a pleasure, and given the 35th Anniversary is in 2015, this seems like a great time to reach as many people as possible,” said Dave Christian. “Honestly, sharing the stories never gets old, because it always ends with a smile on someone’s face.”
Attendees are encouraged to wear their authentic 1980 Winter Olympic memorabilia. General admission tickets for the event will be $19.80 and available at www.miracleonicereunion.com and the Olympic Center box office in Lake Placid. On sale date of the event begins today.
“That game, at that place, in that time, is arguably the greatest sporting moment in American history, and we have a once-in-a-lifetime event planned,” said Jeff Holbrook of Potentia Athletic Partners, who has worked with Olympic Regional Development Authority (ORDA) and team members to orchestrate the events. “Fans of the ‘Miracle on Ice’ will want to be in Lake Placid that weekend.”
The evening will also include a tribute to teammate, Bob Suter, who passed away in September while doing what he loved, coaching kids. The tribute will include a permanent #20 jersey raised to the rafters of the 1980 Rink – Herb Brooks Arena.
The event is part of the 8th annual Hockey Weekend Across America, a three-day nationwide celebration of the sport that begins on Friday, Feb. 20. As part of the final day of HWAA on Sunday, NBC presents its Hockey Day in America broadcast coverage, featuring an NHL tripleheader, with a live studio show throughout the day and night from Lake Placid.
* Information provided via ORDA Press Release
