I grew up in Madison WI where a kid from my side of town was on the team. Bobby Suter his brother grew up and was a defenseman in the NHL Gary Suter. Mark Johnson was also on that team he played at the University here and his dad was the coach. I know you hockey guys know this but others might not.
I was 16 and a guy that I knew of was on the team.
Bob was a lot older than me and as I remember it he was just this huge guy who we worshipped. becuase he was playing for the Badgers, and made it on the Olympic team
Anyway the excitement here was unbeleivable. We all thought this was the most awesome event we would ever witness. Even my father ( who does not know the difference betweena basket ball and foot ball) watched. OMG I cannot tell you how happy and excited we all were me and my buddies. They beat the Russians this was soooooo huge.
I will never forget that day. Heck right now I could drive 2 mins go to his hockey shop and if he is there ask him questions about that time.I do not know him personally but he would give answers and tell stories, he is that kind of guy from what I hear.