The Miracle on Ice: One Game That Impacted a Nation
Location
CSU 204
Start Date
24-4-2006 1:30 PM
End Date
24-4-2006 3:00 PM
Student's Major
Communication Studies
Student's College
Arts and Humanities
Mentor's Name
Brian Klosa
Mentor's Department
Communication Studies
Mentor's College
Arts and Humanities
Description
No one can deny the popularity of sports in our society. These games or competitions often transcend the mere playing arena and become integrated into the mindset of popular culture. Often unique political, social and/or cultural events not only correspond but also become interwoven with the sports community. One such interwoven moment is the "Miracle of Ice" hockey game played between the United States and the Soviet Union during the 1980 Winter Olympics. Utilizing various literary and popular texts with archival video footage, this multi-faceted oral presentation will showcase the historical background, results and implications of this single hockey game. By combining past and current reflections of this "miraculous" event, the performance should clearly demonstrate and prove the powerful emotional impact of sports and culture.
The Miracle on Ice: One Game That Impacted a Nation
CSU 204
No one can deny the popularity of sports in our society. These games or competitions often transcend the mere playing arena and become integrated into the mindset of popular culture. Often unique political, social and/or cultural events not only correspond but also become interwoven with the sports community. One such interwoven moment is the "Miracle of Ice" hockey game played between the United States and the Soviet Union during the 1980 Winter Olympics. Utilizing various literary and popular texts with archival video footage, this multi-faceted oral presentation will showcase the historical background, results and implications of this single hockey game. By combining past and current reflections of this "miraculous" event, the performance should clearly demonstrate and prove the powerful emotional impact of sports and culture.
Recommended Citation
Randall, Joshua. "The Miracle on Ice: One Game That Impacted a Nation." Undergraduate Research Symposium, Mankato, MN, April 24, 2006.
https://cornerstone.lib.mnsu.edu/urs/2006/oral-session-F/1
