USA Men's Team

Team
» An "all-star" team generally composed of NHL players from different teams
» Non-ametures first allowed in 1988
» 1998 NHL starts "Olympic Break" so professionals can play for national team without scheduling conflicts

Medals
» Gold: 3 (1960, 1980, 1998)
» Silver: 7 (1920, 1924, 1932, 1952, 1956, 1972, 2002)
» Bronze: 1 (1936)

1980 "Miracle on Ice"
» Disney movie made in 2004 about the team
» Coach: Herb Brooks, Captain: Mike Eruzione
» The "miracle" was that a group of college age men could beat the established Soviet team and go on to win gold
» Some critics say it helped bring together the United States again in patriotism

Women's Olympic Team