The Effect The 'Miracle On Ice' Game Against The USSR

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Effects of the 1980 “Miracle on Ice” Game in the Socio-Political Relations of the Cold War
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December 11, 2017
Introduction
It was the 22nd of February 1980, when the legendary game between the US and USSR has happened in Lake Placid, New York. Also widely recognized as the “Miracle on Ice”, this sport event has reverberated all over the world, whereas many journalists, sports enthusiasts, and even scholars have called this even as “the greatest sports moment of the twentieth century” (Abelson). Nevertheless, as recognized internationally, the grandeur of this game was not simply due to the players nor the fame of hockey as a sport itself. This one time sporting event in history has been drawn the attention of the whole world for its deeper implications, which is founded on the tension underlying the events of the Cold War between the United States and the USSR. Due to this, the said game was indeed politically imbued with the pride of each nation, as both of them tries to outwin the other one in every aspect imaginable. In line with the US Men’s Hockey Team’s win, it should also be noted that this has had a deeper implications in the Socio-political state of each nation, in the coming years after the event. More notably, it must be recognized that despite the fact that Coach Brooks and his team has refused to be a part of the United States political agenda, the pride that their victory has brought would then bring various effects, and even politicized by the state for their own advantage (Abelson).
Throughout the years, most studies dedicated to provide a deeper analysis of the game “Miracle on Ice” hinges on three aspects, namely (1) political, (2) social, and (3) economic. For the first section, a short but concise overview of the game “Miracle on Ice” would be provided. This is to acquaint the readers to the events that transpired in Lake Placid, New York. In light of the political repercussions of the event, the author of this article would discuss the changes that have happened, particularly with respect to the policies that were made possible (and feasible) due to the US’ victory in a hockey game. This section would include the method “political romanticism” that the state has done in order to justify policies that would later affect the world. In the succeeding section, the social effects of the miracle on ice would also be discussed. However. Since the effects related to this particular aspect is too numerous to be included, the author would like to limit this idea to the strengthening of the concept of “nationalism” that has ensued after the United States struck the gold. Lastly, another section would also be dedicated towards the enduring economic effects that the political and social repercussions of the game have dealt. This particular focus is provided since it is generally believed that the Miracle on Ice, as a hockey game, would not deliver much economic impact towards the two behemoth states. Rather, it is the social and political effects that were made possible by the game, that then brought economic ...