Do you believe in miracles ? Yes !! - Al Michaels - The ABC Commentators comments send shivers through viewers world-wide during the final moments of one of the most memorable accomplishments in U.S. Sports History, the 1980 USA Olympic Hockey Teams historic victory over Russia 4-3 in the Semi Finals of the Winter Olympics in Lake Placid, NY. The US Team, made up of Collegiate & Amateur Players and Coached by the late Herb Brooks, went on to defeat Finland in the Finals 4-2 to claim the Gold Medal.