<P> The men 's ice hockey tournament at the 1980 Winter Olympics in Lake Placid , U.S.A. , was the 14th Olympic Championship . Twelve teams competed in the tournament , which was held from February 12 to 24 . The United States won its second gold medal , including a win over the heavily favored Soviet Union that became known as the `` Miracle on Ice '' . Games were held at the Olympic Arena and the Olympic Fieldhouse . </P>
<P> The men 's ice hockey tournament at the 1980 Winter Olympics in Lake Placid , U.S.A. , was the 14th Olympic Championship . Twelve teams competed in the tournament , which was held from February 12 to 24 . The United States won its second gold medal , including a win over the heavily favored Soviet Union that became known as the `` Miracle on Ice '' . Games were held at the Olympic Arena and the Olympic Fieldhouse . </P>
who won the gold medal for men 's ice hockey in 1980
who won the gold medal for men 's ice hockey in 1980
United States
United States