Event Title

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.

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Apr 24th, 1:30 PM Apr 24th, 3:00 PM

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