1980 Usa Vs Ussr Hockey Game Stats
The 1980 Winter Olympics were held in Lake Placid, New York. It was a time when the Cold War was at its peak, and the hockey game between the USA and the USSR was not just a sports event, but a political one as well. The USSR had dominated the world of ice hockey for years, and the USA was considered the underdog. However, the USA pulled off a stunning upset, winning the game 4-3 in what has since been dubbed the "Miracle on Ice." Let's take a look at the game stats:
First Period:
The first period of the game ended in a tie, with both teams scoring one goal each. USA's Buzz Schneider scored the first goal, but the USSR's Vyacheslav Starshinov equalized near the end of the period. The shots on goal in the first period were 12 for the USA and 11 for the USSR.
Second Period:
The second period of the game was all about the USA, which scored two goals while keeping the USSR off the scoreboard. Mark Johnson scored the first goal of the period, and Mike Eruzione, the captain of the USA team, scored the second. The shots on goal in the second period were 10 for the USA and 12 for the USSR.
Third Period:
The third period of the game was a nail-biter, with the USSR scoring two goals and the USA scoring one. Both goals for the USSR were scored by Vladimir Krutov within a minute of each other, tying the game at 3-3. With just 10 minutes left in the game, Mike Eruzione scored again for the USA, putting them up 4-3. The shots on goal in the third period were 10 for the USA and 10 for the USSR.
Final Stats:
The final stats for the game were as follows:
- Shots on Goal: USA - 32, USSR - 33
- Power Plays: USA - 2 for 7, USSR - 1 for 7
- Penalties: USA - 3 for 6 minutes, USSR - 3 for 6 minutes
Many people consider the game between the USA and the USSR at the 1980 Winter Olympics to be the greatest upset in sports history. The USA team, coached by Herb Brooks, went on to win the gold medal by beating Finland in the final game. The game against the USSR is still remembered as a defining moment in US sports history.
