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It's a Miracle! Trivia Quiz

The 1980 U.S. Olympic ice hockey team shocked the sports world by capturing the gold medal. How much do you know about this team? Take this quiz to test your knowledge. Have fun!

A multiple-choice quiz by mrgrouchy. Estimated time: 5 mins.

Author
mrgrouchy

Time
5 mins

Type
Multiple Choice

Quiz #
298,653

Updated
Jul 23 22

# Qns
10

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Tough

Avg Score
6 / 10

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Top 35% Quiz

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Question 1 of 10

1. A defenseman, I scored the game-tying goal against Sweden to give my team a 2-2 result. I later played with the Montreal Canadiens. Please identify me. Hint

Dave Christian

Bill Baker

Ken Morrow

Mike Ramsey

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Question 2 of 10

2. I was one of the oldest members of the team at age 25. I had played briefly in the WHA, but I regained my amateur status before the Olympic tournament. I scored a slapshot goal against the USSR. Who am I? Hint

Buzz Schneider

Steve Janaszak

Mike Eruzione

Phil Verchota

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Question 3 of 10

3. Along with Mark Pavelich, I assisted on Mike Eruzione's game-winning goal against the USSR. I played forward, wearing uniform number 28. Can you name me? Hint

Eric Strobel

Phil Verchota

Rob McClanahan

John Harrington

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Question 4 of 10

4. I wore uniform number 24 for the U.S. squad. I scored three goals in the Olympics, including the gold medal clincher against Finland. Can you identify me? Hint

Mark Wells

Mark Pavelich

Neal Broten

Rob McClanahan

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Question 5 of 10

5. I was an assistant coach on the Olympic team to Herb Brooks. I later served as a general manager in the NHL, capturing two Stanley Cup titles. Can you name me? Hint

Fred Shero

Lou Nanne

Jack Riley

Craig Patrick

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Question 6 of 10

6. Which college produced the most players on the 1980 U.S. Olympic team? Hint

Wisconsin

Boston University

Minnesota

Minnesota-Duluth

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Question 7 of 10

7. I wore uniform number 23 for the team, notching nine assists in the tournament. My father was a member of the 1960 U.S gold medal winning squad. Can you name me? Hint

Dave Christian

Neal Broten

Tom Williams

Mike Ramsey

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Question 8 of 10

8. I led the Olympic team in scoring with five goals and six assists. I scored goals against both Soviet goalies in our upset victory. Do you know my name? Hint

Mike Eruzione

Mark Johnson

Neal Broten

Mark Pavelich

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Question 9 of 10

9. I played forward on the 1980 team, wearing uniform number 16. Later, during my NHL career, I scored five goals in a single game. Please identify me. Hint

Mark Wells

Dave Christian

Steve Christoff

Mark Pavelich

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Question 10 of 10

10. I'm Jim Craig, goalkeeper of the 1980 Olympic squad and one of its biggest stars. Which NHL team drafted me? Hint

Philadelphia Flyers

Boston Bruins

Atlanta Flames

New York Rangers

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Quiz Answer Key and Fun Facts

1. A defenseman, I scored the game-tying goal against Sweden to give my team a 2-2 result. I later played with the Montreal Canadiens. Please identify me.

Answer: Bill Baker

Some hockey experts have stated that Baker's last-minute goal was the biggest tally in the tournament for the U.S. squad. It gave the Americans some much- needed momentum going into their next game against Czechoslovakia.

Answer: Buzz Schneider

Schneider played in the World Hockey Association during the 1977 season. Coach Herb Brooks selected him for his lengthy international experience and his leadership skills.

3. Along with Mark Pavelich, I assisted on Mike Eruzione's game-winning goal against the USSR. I played forward, wearing uniform number 28. Can you name me?

Answer: John Harrington

Harrington didn't score a goal for the U.S. team, but he notched five assists during the Olympics. He played his collegiate hockey at Minnesota-Duluth.

4. I wore uniform number 24 for the U.S. squad. I scored three goals in the Olympics, including the gold medal clincher against Finland. Can you identify me?

Answer: Rob McClanahan

McClanahan was drafted by the Buffalo Sabres of the NHL. He later scored 22 goals for the New York Rangers during the 1983 season.

5. I was an assistant coach on the Olympic team to Herb Brooks. I later served as a general manager in the NHL, capturing two Stanley Cup titles. Can you name me?

Answer: Craig Patrick

Patrick won his Stanley Cup titles with the Pittsburgh Penguins. Jack Riley was the head coach for the 1960 gold medal winning U.S. Olympic team.

6. Which college produced the most players on the 1980 U.S. Olympic team?

Answer: Minnesota

The Minnesota Gophers had nine players on the team. Boston University produced four players, and Wisconsin and Minnesota-Duluth had two skaters each.

7. I wore uniform number 23 for the team, notching nine assists in the tournament. My father was a member of the 1960 U.S gold medal winning squad. Can you name me?

Answer: Dave Christian

Christian's father Billy scored 13 points for the 1960 U.S. team. Dave Christian later played for several years in the NHL, scoring a total of 340 goals.

8. I led the Olympic team in scoring with five goals and six assists. I scored goals against both Soviet goalies in our upset victory. Do you know my name?

Answer: Mark Johnson

In the upset victory over the USSR, Johnson scored his first goal against Russian superstar Vladislav Tretiak. After Tretiak was benched for "nervous play", he was replaced by backup goalie Vladimir Myshkin. Johnson scored in the third period against Myshkin.

9. I played forward on the 1980 team, wearing uniform number 16. Later, during my NHL career, I scored five goals in a single game. Please identify me.

Answer: Mark Pavelich

Pavelich played most of his NHL career with the New York Rangers. He scored 137 goals, most of them on the "Smurf Line". Pavelich scored five goals on February 22, 1983.

10. I'm Jim Craig, goalkeeper of the 1980 Olympic squad and one of its biggest stars. Which NHL team drafted me?

Answer: Atlanta Flames

Despite his excellent work in the net during the Olympic tournament, Craig had only a brief stint in the National Hockey League with the Flames, Bruins, and North Stars.

Source: Author mrgrouchy

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