The U.S. vs. the Soviet hockey team in the 1980 Olympics was not only significant for the players but the U.S. as a whole. The unexpected win over the soviet union was exciting, exhilarating and empowering. The two super powers were competing for political and economical reasons. The U.S. was thought to be inexperienced and young while the Soviet team was experienced and old in their performaing arts. Sports, expecially the olympics were thought of as a way to represent one's nationality and to show nationality for the country as well. Patriotism and nationlism were seen through out this game and supported the country as a whole expecially for the cold war that was occuring at this time. The win mobilized the team, the country and the facts of what represent patriotism and life. Achieved was spirit, life and success not only on the ice but off the ice in all parts of the country.