Miracle on Ice Author:New York Times Editors USA... USA... USA... A nation went wild with joy as 20 young American heroes scored the greatest team triumph in memory, stirred patriotic glee and a national celebration from coast to coast. In one incredible week an underdog U.S. team rallied from behind to score a series of upset victories, including an astounding... more » defeat of the Russians, the best hockey team in the world -- and went on to win the gold medal at the XIII Olympic Winter Games.« less