Member of 'Miracle on Ice' team shares experiences, advice on Trine podcast ANGOLA â In the newest episode of Trine University's Center for Sports Studies podcast, Dave Christian, a member of the 1980 U.S. Olympic hockey team, talks with center director Brandon Podgorski about his experiences on that team as well as his 15-season career in the NHL. He also shares advice on leadership. The 1980 U.S. hockey team is best known for the "Miracle on Ice," a 4-3 victory over the heavily favored Soviet Union. The U.S. would go on to win the gold medal. Christian was drafted by the Winnipeg Jets, where he set a record that still stands by scoring just 7 seconds in his first NHL game. He went on to play for the Washington Capitals, Chicago Blackhawks, Boston Bruins and St. Louis Blues.