'Miracle on Ice' Olympic USA hockey team takes next step toward Congressional Gold Medals
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Congress will honor the "Miracle on Ice" Team USA hockey squad that upset the Soviet Union in the 1980 Olympics on their way to an improbable gold medal.
The House of Representatives passed the "Miracle on Ice Congressional Gold Medal Act," which will award members of the illustrious hockey team with Congressional Gold Medals. The bill will go to President Donald Trump’s desk to sign.
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General view of teams from the United States and the Soviet Union shaking hands after the semifinal hockey game during the Winter Olympics in Lake Placid, New York, in February 1980. (Getty Images)
"The ‘Miracle on Ice’ team represents everything our country is about: grit, determination, perseverance, and hope," Rep. Tom Emmer, R-Minn., told Fox News Digital. "Their historic win 45 years ago was more than a dramatic upset in the world of sports — it became a defining moment of unity in our nation’s history and inspired us all to believe in miracles again.
"I look forward to seeing this bill signed into law by President Trump and am grateful to my colleague, Representative (Peter) Stauber, for ensuring this team receives the Congressional recognition they deserve."
Rep. Elise Stefanik, R-N.Y., also released a statement on the act’s passage.
Mike Eruzione participates in a ceremonial puck drop before the start of a game between the Vegas Golden Knights and the Florida Panthers at T-Mobile Arena in commemoration of the 40th anniversary of the "Miracle on Ice" on Feb. 22, 2020. (Stephen R. Sylvanie/USA TODAY Sports)
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