Overview

Relive the Magic of the 1980 USA Hockey Team

Maybe you were there. Maybe you watched it on TV, your parents told you about it, or you saw the Disney movie “Miracle.” You’ve heard it was more than a hockey game, and it was. It was voted the greatest sports achievement of the 20th century. It was a Miracle!

Join players from the gold medal winning 1980 USA Hockey Team for our annual Miracle On Ice Fantasy Camp in magnificent Lake Placid, NY – host city of the historic 1980 Winter Olympic Games. Connect with the greatest sports moments of all time as you skate and compete in the 1980 Rink – Herb Brooks Arena where USA conquered the Russians and shocked the sports and political world. Meet and get to know the players from the greatest of all teams in the relaxed and friendly atmosphere that is Lake Placid.

Registration is now closed! Join the 2026 Waitlist!


What’s included:

  • Evaluation & Practice Ice
  • Team Draft
  • Round Robin Tournament
  • Access to the Lake Placid Olympic Sites
  • Awards Ceremony
  • Round-trip transportation from Albany International Airport and in-town transportation
  • Custom gear package including two replica 1980 USA jerseys; helmet, gloves, socks, pants and other custom camp apparel; souvenir autographed stick; equipment bag; framed autographed team photo and camp highlight video!
  • Deluxe 4-night accommodations in the heart of Lake Placid, all meals (4 breakfasts, lunches and dinners), and a nightly hospitality suite for campers and their guests

Coaches

1980 Players & Fantasy Camp Coaches

Experience a camp like no other with players from the gold medal winning 1980 USA Hockey Team giving you firsthand knowledge as they coach you through the Miracle On Ice Fantasy Camp!

Here is who came in 2024:

  • #28 John Harrington
  • #27 Phil Verchota
  • #25 Buzz Schneider
  • #24 Rob McClanahan
  • #23 Dave Christian
  • #21 Mike Eruzione
  • #15 Mark Wells
  • #10 Mark Johnson
  • #9 Neal Broten
  • #6 Bill Baker
  • #5 Mike Ramsey
  • #3 Ken Morrow
  • #1 Steve Janaszak
  • Assistant Coach Craig Patrick
  • Athletic Trainer Gary Smith

Stay tuned for more information on the 2025 Fantasy Camp list of attending coaches/players.

Schedule

April 27th – May 1st, 2025

The 2025 Fantasy Camp schedule is still being finalized. In the meantime, please refer to the sample schedule below to get an idea of a day in the life of a Fantasy camper!


Sunday

  • 1:00 – 5:00 pm – Hotel check-in, camp registration, and lunch
  • 5:10 – 6:15 pm – Jersey presentation, introduction of the 1980 USA Hockey team members, photographs, Locker Room #5 tour
  • 6:30 – 8:45 pm – Welcome Reception

Monday

  • 7:00 – 9:00 am – Breakfast
  • 8:30 – 9:00 am – All campers prep & chalk talk
  • 9:00 – 10:45 am – Team evaluations
  • 12:30 – 1:30 pm – Lunch
  • 1:30 – 2:30 pm – Team draft
  • 3:00 – 3:45 pm – Team practice
  • 6:45 – 8:40 pm – Team dinner
  • 9:00 pm – 12:00 am – Hospitality Suite open – Jersey Night

Tuesday

  • 9:00 – 10:00 am – Game Set #1A
  • 10:45 – 11:45 am – Game Set #1B
  • 2:30 – 3:30 pm – Game Set #2A
  • 4:00 – 5:00 pm – Game Set #2B
  • 8:30 pm – Camp Dinner, 1980 player panel discussion

Wednesday

  • 9:00 – 10:00 am – Game Set #3A
  • 10:30 – 11:30 am – Game Set #3B
  • 11:45 am – 1:15 pm – Lunch and tour with Olympians
  • 1:30 – 2:30 pm – Curling
  • 2:30 – 3:40 pm – Bronze Medal Game
  • 4:05 – 5:15 pm – Gold Medal Game
  • 5:15 pm – Medal Ceremony
  • 5:30 pm – Group photo with coaches at Center Ice
  • 7:30 – 8:15 pm – Cocktail Reception
  • 8:15 – 10:15 pm – Dinner and awards
  • 10:15 – 10:40 pm – Highlight video and Closing Ceremonies

Thursday

  • 7:00 – 9:00 am – Breakfast
  • 9:00 am & on – Departures

Registration

The 2025 Miracle on Ice Fantasy Camp registration is now closed!

2025 Rates for the Miracle on Ice Fantasy Camp

  • Camper: $8300
  • Goalies: $7800
  • Guests of Campers: $2000
  • Payment plans will be available
    • Initial Camp deposit is $1500.00.

Join the 2026 Waitlist!

You will be the first people notified when the camp opens before it goes public on June 15th if you are on the waitlist!


Cancellation Policy

We hope you would never need to cancel your spot in the Miracle On Ice Fantasy Camp, but should anything prevent you from attending, below is our cancellation policy. Cancellations must be made in writing to: [email protected].

The following fee will be deducted from your total refund amount, depending on the date your cancellation request is made:

  • Date of booking – December 31, 2024: $3750.00 fee
  • January 1, 2025 – March 30, 2025: $6,000 fee
  • April 1, 2025 – May 1, 2025: no refunds

– Please email [email protected] with any questions.

Third time and still no words can do this camp justice! From the time you arrive in Albany to the very end...the staff take care of everything and you feel like an Olympian! The 1980 team and campers are some of the most phenomenal people you will ever meet!"
Kim, 3rd Year Camper