The "Miracle on Ice" is the nickname given to a February 22 medal-round men's ice hockey game during the 1980 Olympic Winter Games, in which a team of amateur and collegiate players from the United States, led by coach Herb Brooks, defeated the Soviet Union team, who were considered to be the best hockey team in the world. The U.S went on to win the Gold Medal by beating Finland (4–2) in their final medal round game. The Soviet Union took the Silver Medal by beating Sweden in their final game. S