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1980 Miracle On Ice Trivia Quiz

Now I am sure we have all seen the movie, "Miracle", but this quiz is about the actual game. I had fun writing it, hope you have fun playing it!

A multiple-choice quiz by freesky. Estimated time: 4 mins.

Author
freesky

Time
4 mins

Type
Multiple Choice

Quiz #
288,777

Updated
Dec 03 21

# Qns
10

Difficulty
Tough

Avg Score
5 / 10

Plays
584

One at a Time - Single Page - Timed Game

Question 1 of 10

1. How many players on the United States Team played for Boston University? Hint

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Question 2 of 10

2. Who was the oldest player on the United States team? Hint

Mike Eruzione

Steve Janazak

Jim Craig

Buzz Schneider

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Question 3 of 10

3. Was the 1980 U.S. Olympic Team the first Olympic team that Buzz Schneider played for?

Yes

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Question 4 of 10

4. Who was the goaltender that was cut from the team? Hint

Howard Hughes

Les Auge

Bruce Horsch

Dave Delich

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Question 5 of 10

5. What are the sprints that Herb makes the players do at the end of the Norway game? Hint

Icies

Herbies

Skaties

Brooksies

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Question 6 of 10

6. Who was the last player cut from the 1980 U.S. team? Hint

Ralph Cox

Les Auge

Bruce Horsch

Jack Hughes

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Question 7 of 10

7. What is the name of the youngest player on the Soviet team (at the time of the games)? Hint

Vladimir Krutov

Vladislav Tretiak

Valeri Kharlamov

Alexei Kasatonov

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Question 8 of 10

8. What was the final score of the United States-Finland gold medal game? Hint

3-2 United States

4-2 United States

5-1 United States

1-0 United States

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Question 9 of 10

9. Mike Ramsey had an offer before playing for Team USA. What was it? Hint

He was offered a coaching positon at Minnesota

He was drafted by the Buffalo Sabres

He was offered to be a hockey scout

He was drafted by the Atlanta Flames

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Question 10 of 10

10. What was the name of the referee in the USA-USSR game? Hint

Nico Toemen

Karl-Gustav Kaisla

Francoise LaRochelle

Warren Strelow

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Quiz Answer Key and Fun Facts

1. How many players on the United States Team played for Boston University?

Answer: 4

They were Jack O'Callahan, Jim Craig, Dave Silk, and Mike Eruzione.

2. Who was the oldest player on the United States team?

Answer: Buzz Schneider

Buzz Schneider, born on September 14, 1954 , was 25 at the time of the Games. Mike Eruzione who was also 25, was born on October 25, 1954, making him one month younger.

3. Was the 1980 U.S. Olympic Team the first Olympic team that Buzz Schneider played for?

Answer: No

Buzz Schneider's international career began in 1974 when he played for the U.S. National Team from 1974-1976, which included the 1976 Olympics, making it his first Olympic Games.

4. Who was the goaltender that was cut from the team?

Answer: Bruce Horsch

Prior to being selected to the U.S. team, Bruce Horsch won the NCAA Men's Ice Hockey Championship with Michigan Tech in 1975.

5. What are the sprints that Herb makes the players do at the end of the Norway game?

Answer: Herbies

This action didn't end with Eruzione standing up to Brooks. It ended with Mark Johnson smashing his stick up against the glass.

6. Who was the last player cut from the 1980 U.S. team?

Answer: Jack Hughes

Les Auge did a story in 1981 called, "Miracle on Ice".

7. What is the name of the youngest player on the Soviet team (at the time of the games)?

Answer: Vladimir Krutov

Vladimir Krutov, born June 1, 1960, was 19 at the time of the games in 1980. He would go on to win the silver medal in 1980 Olympics in Lake Placid, the gold medal in both the 1984 Olympics in Sarajevo, and the 1988 Olympics in Calgary.

8. What was the final score of the United States-Finland gold medal game?

Answer: 4-2 United States

The United States defeated Finland in this game to capture the gold medal. The Soviet Union won their game 9-2 over Sweden to win the silver medal. Sweden received the bronze medal, and Finland finished fourth.

9. Mike Ramsey had an offer before playing for Team USA. What was it?

Answer: He was drafted by the Buffalo Sabres

Ramsey was drafted in the first round by the Buffalo Sabres, but decided to play for Brooks instead.

10. What was the name of the referee in the USA-USSR game?

Answer: Karl-Gustav Kaisla

Karl-Gustav Kaisla was inducted into the Finnish Ice Hockey Hall of Fame in 1991.

Source: Author freesky

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