Short answer
For the 1980 story, start with the film Miracle (2004) and captain Mike Eruzione’s The Making of a Miracle. For the women’s game, Crashing the Net follows the 1998 US team to the first women’s gold. For the driveway, a shooting pad with a puck passer covers shooting and passing practice.
The list
14 products in three groups. We have not tested these products; descriptions come from the listings.
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Illustration, not the exact product Miracle (2004 film), DVD
Best for: Rewatch of the 1980 Miracle on Ice story on DVD
- 2004 film directed by Gavin O'Connor
- Kurt Russell stars as coach Herb Brooks
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Illustration, not the exact product Miracle (2004 film), Blu-ray
Best for: High definition disc of the 2004 Miracle film
- Stars Kurt Russell and Patricia Clarkson
- Directed by Gavin O'Connor
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Illustration, not the exact product The Making of a Miracle, by Mike Eruzione
Best for: First person account from the captain of the 1980 team
- Written by Mike Eruzione, team captain
- Co written with Neal Boudette and Al Michaels
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Illustration, not the exact product Tales from the 1980 Miracle on Ice, by Mark Johnson
Best for: Player stories from the ten days in Lake Placid
- Written by 1980 team member Mark Johnson with Randy Schultz
- Published in 2006 as a hardcover
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Illustration, not the exact product Crashing the Net, by Mary Turco
Harper
Best for: Women's Olympic team story from the 1998 Nagano Games
- Written by Mary Turco
- Follows the first U.S. women's Olympic hockey team
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Illustration, not the exact product On the Edge: Women Making Hockey History
Second Story Press
Best for: Broad history of women in hockey and the path to the Olympics
- Written by Elizabeth Etue and Megan Williams
- Covers the business and politics of women's hockey
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Illustration, not the exact product USA Hockey Fan T-Shirt, Royal Blue
Front Row Threads
Best for: Casual fan tee for watching Team USA
- 100% cotton tee in royal blue
- Semi fitted unisex cut in sizes S to 5XL
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Illustration, not the exact product USA Flag Hockey Beanie, Cuffed Knit
KOSPOGO
Best for: Cold weather knit hat for games and tailgates
- 100% acrylic cuffed knit
- Hand wash only with elastic closure
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Illustration, not the exact product Shooting Pad 30 x 60 in with Puck Passer
ACE HOCKEY
Best for: Shooting pad that works as a tarp substitute for one timers at home
- 30 by 60 inch synthetic ice shooting pad
- Includes double sided puck passer
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Illustration, not the exact product Rapid Rebounder 24 in Puck Passer
ACE HOCKEY
Best for: Compact rebounder for passing and one timer reps
- 24 inch double sided puck passer
- Includes mounting screws and stickers
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Illustration, not the exact product Steel Training Passer, 24 in
kasifei
Best for: Steel passer for shooting and passing practice
- Steel construction
- 24 inch double sided puck rebounder
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Illustration, not the exact product Youth Street Hockey Player and Goalie Stick Set
Franklin Sports
Best for: Youth street hockey starter set with a goalie stick
- Includes one 34 inch junior player stick and one 34 inch junior goalie stick
- Includes 65 mm street hockey ball
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Illustration, not the exact product Street Hockey Goal, Ball and Stick Set
Franklin Sports
Best for: All in one starter set with a goal for backyard play
- Includes 46 inch PVC hockey goal
- Includes two street hockey sticks
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Illustration, not the exact product Kids Mini Hockey Set with Knee Hockey Goal
Franklin Sports
Best for: Indoor mini stick set for young kids
- Includes 28 by 20 inch knee hockey goal
- Includes two mini sticks and two foam balls
How we picked
- Books and films about Olympic tournaments covered on this site, by players or reporters who were there.
- Fan gear without claims of team or Olympic licensing in the listing title.
- Practice gear that works off the ice: shooting pads, passers and street hockey sets.
The story behind the books: Miracle on Ice and the 1998 women’s tournament.
Last reviewed October 29, 2026. Spotted an error? Results are checked against the linked sources; tell us through the corrections note on the about page.