American
Rhetoric:
Movie
Speech
"Miracle" (2004)
Coach Herb Brooks
Addresses the 1980 U.S. Olympic Hockey Team Before USSR Match

Audio mp3
delivered by Kurt Russell
 |
Great moments are born from great
opportunity.
And that's what you have here
tonight, boys.
That's what you've earned here, tonight.
One game. |
If we played 'em ten times, they might win
nine.
But not this game. Not tonight.
Tonight, we skate with 'em. |
 |
 |
Tonight, we stay with 'em, and we
shut them down because we can!
Tonight, we are the greatest
hockey team in the world.
You were born to be hockey players -- every one
of ya.
And you were meant to be here tonight.
This is your time.
Their time -- is done. It's over.
|
 |
I'm sick and tired of hearin'
about what a great hockey team the Soviets have.
Screw 'em!
This is your time!! |
 |
Now go out there and take it!



Herb Brooks (1937-2003) During the USA-USSR
1980 Olympic Hockey Match

U.S. Olympic Hockey Team Celebrates Mike
Eruzione's Winning Goal

U.S. Olympic Hockey Team Goalie Jim Craig
Looks for his Father

Washington Post:
http://www.washingtonpost.com/wp-srv/sports/longterm/olympics1998/history/memories/80-hock.htm |