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40 years later: book focuses on impact of the 'Miracle on Ice'

It's been 40 years since the 'Miracle on Ice.' Journalist John Gilbert was there every step of the way and is the author of "Miracle in Lake Placid."

MINNEAPOLIS — Today marks 40 years since the Miracle on Ice - when Team U.S.A beat the Soviet Union in the 1980 Olympics before playing Finland for the Gold medal.

Sun Country Airlines flew members of the 1980 team out of MSP Airport to Vegas for an anniversary celebration Friday.

All but two members of the team are expected to be there.

Now there's a new book focused on that game and how it changed the trajectory of American Hockey.

Journalist John Gilbert was there every step of the way and is the author of "Miracle in Lake Placid."

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