Mike Eruzione, captain of the 1980 'Miracle on Ice' team, shares lessons on mental resilience, emphasizing the importance of finding a cocoon, leaning on core values, and playing your game. He highlights how the 1980 team stayed in a 'little cocoon' in Lake Placid, avoiding negativity and focusing on positivity, which contributed to their success. Jim Craig, the 1980 goalie, praises this year's US team for showing the same commitment, poise, and belief that made the 1980 team legendary. Craig emphasizes the importance of representing the country over personal gain and notes the team's focus on effort and sacrifice. The 2026 US team has demonstrated similar qualities, with key moments like Quinn Hughes' overtime goal and overall dominance against Slovakia, leading to the gold medal game against Canada. Both Eruzione and Craig believe the current team embodies the same spirit and edge as the historic 1980 squad, reinforcing that great teams create their own history through belief, preparation, and unity.