Zine
Registered User
Eruziones goal wasn't even in the final game, the US still had to win another game to win the Olympics.
As a Russian supporter it sucks to admit, but Eruzione's goal is the biggest hockey goal of all time.
In terms of worldwide social, political, cultural and historical influence, no other goal can match it. It transcends the sport far more than Henderson or Crosby's does.
Go to a non-hockey country and ask about the Summit Series/Paul Henderson, or about Crosby or Lemieux goals....they will stare at you with a blank look. Ask about Eruzione or 'Miracle on Ice' at least a few will have a vague concept of what it is.
Even in Russia's younger hockey community, Miracle is far more understood than the Summit Series.