Miracle Team Reunites

Mon., Feb. 27, 1995

Compiled From Wire Services

The U.S. Olympic hockey team that beat the Soviets almost 15 years ago reunited for a game against a Boston Bruins alumni team that ended in a 6-6 tie.

But it was more than an exhibition for the former Olympians. It was a chance to remember.

Mike Eruzione, who scored the goal in 1980 that beat the Soviets 4-3, scored the first and last goal of Sunday’s game.

More than 3,000 fans came to the Northeastern University arena to see the reunited team: Ken Morrow, Buzz Schneider, Bill Baker, Steve Christoff, Steve Janasak, Mark Johnson, David Silk, Rob McClanahan, Mark Wells, Bob Suter, Eric Strobel, Jo Harrington, Phil Verchota, Jim Craig, Eruzione and Jack O’Callahan.

The last to be introduced was their coach, Herb Brooks.

Three of the team’s members were not there because they still play professional hockey. Mike Ramsey plays for the Detroit Red Wings, Neil Broten for the Dallas Stars and Dave Christian for the IHL’s Minnesota Moose.

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