Herb Brooks

Herb Brooks was an influential American ice hockey coach best known for leading the U.S. men's national team to a surprising and inspiring victory over the Soviet Union during the 1980 Winter Olympics, in an event dubbed the "Miracle on Ice." His coaching emphasized discipline, teamwork, and strategic thinking. Brooks' leadership not only transformed a team into gold medal winners but also became a symbol of determination and national pride. Before the Olympics, he coached at the college level and contributed to the development of American hockey, leaving a lasting legacy in the sport.