Director probably used this line successfully too. “I’m not looking for the best actor to play Herb, I’m looking for the right one.” Director and Herb both got it right.
His goalie at Minnesota may have been more consistent, but Herb knew if he could get the best out of Jimmy Craig it would make the team better in the long run. Smart coach.
yes indeed he was he chose his 20 young men for a specific reason because he knew if he chose top amateur players who were perhaps gonna be future NHL stars, da Soviets would use dis 2 their advantage, he had 2 go wit players nobody really knew about and teach them a style of hockey they never imagined in order for da Soviets 2 be taken down.
Dedication is what this is and more. Kurt Russell asked producers on how they wanted him to portray Herb Brooks. He asked if they wanted him to be his comedic self. Producers told him that they wanted to see as much of Herb Brooks as possible. Russell took their words and went above and beyond.
I watched this movie with my Mom on an iPad when she was doing chemotherapy. She didn't know anything about ice hockey or the story. She almost ripped the tube out of her arm during the big game with the Russians. The nurse were laughing as they asked her to calm down! She could not believe this was a true story. Great memory, great movie.
@@RayFinkle05they beat the NHL all stars in '79 then blew out team Canada in the deciding game of Canada Cup '81. They beat the best in the world several times. In wat way were they not great? I watched, live, both the all star loss in game two of three in MSG and the team Canada loss (Soviets 8, Canada 1). They were out of our league in skill and conditioning.
Andrew did you ever notice how young the Soviet D Corp was? Fetisov was 21, Starikov 21 and Kasatonov 19/20. Morrow and Baker were 2&3 years older than half the USSR D corp. Incidentally it was Starikov who lost the puck in his skates on Johnson's 2nd goal. The Soviets lacked any star of HOF players born 1955-57. In fact the USA produced better talent from players born 1955-57. 55 - Mark Howe, Paul Holmgren and Mike O'Connell 56 - Reed Larson - Tom Rowe (first 30 goal US scorer in 1978-79 in just 69 games), Mike Fidler. 57 - Rod Langway, Gord Roberts, Joe Mullen and Mark Johnson. Steve Baker, best USA goalie prospect since Frank Brimsek. I would take the group of players born 55-57 in the USA over USSR, Czechoslovakia and Sweden. Only Canada's was better. Was by far best collection of US talent at that point.
They're not the greatest team of all time. In 1976 that same Russian team was beaten up and down the ice by the Philadelphia Flyers so technically that Flyers team was the best of all time.
"Im not looking for the best players Craig, I'm looking for the right ones" That is a true statement. A good team is not all about talent. You have to the right players to play the way you want to and be successful. I love that line, it is a true statement.
@@KMK7355 Kurt was an exceptional baseball player in his own right. Had he not gotten injured we might be talking about his baseball career instead of acting career.
I don't care what SPORT you are coaching. I don't care what LEVEL of sport you are coaching. If you select your players this way, the winning takes care of itself and the team and its coaches just enjoy the game and being together. #LakePlacidForever
The "Right player(s)" that "fits" coach's system to be implemented. The "Best player(s)" didn't fit the system. Blunt & to the point if you're going to win the tournament!!!
Favorite and key part is when he says "I'm not looking for the best players I'm looking for the right ones." It took the right players to execute the system Herb had in mind. That's something coach Belichick also does with the system he runs in New England. They don't need the star athletes though Brady is amazing. They have more the right players then the best ones.
Danny Boy all the great teams built great systems San Francisco giants in baseball 3 works titles in 5 years New England patriots 49ers in the 80s The packers in the 60s Steelers in the 70s The Detroit pistons in the 80s Detroit red wings under Scotty bowman 1990s
Herb Brooks was an absolute genius head coach, of all sports, and a pioneer of using sports pyschology. Love studying him and the man who built the Mt Union football dynasty. They both knew how to develop/nuture team chemistry while pushing players right to the brink. Absolute legend
There were at most 1-2 players that may have been better than the 26 he selected at Colorado Springs. Tim Harrer and Mark Fidler were the only players that arguments could be made for ahead of say Wells or Verchota.
I'm a girl.... And live in Oregon.. So when people find out I love Hockey, they don't get it. I tell them I fell in love with Hockey back in '80, watching the Olympics with my Grandpa. My team is NY Rangers, and cuz I love Henrik and always wanted to move to NY to pursue a career in dance. Hope someday I get to see my boys on the ice at MSG. ❤❤❤❤❤
"All-star teams fail because they rely solely on the individuals talent Soviets take that talent and put in the system for the betterment of the team."
Actually, I'd say GGG _is_ trying to be this type of coach. Herb's line, "I'm not looking for the best players, I'm looking for the right ones" best describes Berhalter's philosophy. The problem is, Herb's system was specially designed to beat the Soviets, and he actually had the proper players to execute said system. On the other hand, Gregg's system isn't designed to beat anyone in particular, and is poorly executed because, while we have exceptionally talented players right now, these players aren't best suited to that system. There is so much talent in international soccer (or football, if you prefer) that you can't afford to play a system then pick your players to fit into it. You have to determine which system is best suited to fit your player pool, which is exactly the opposite of what Gregg is trying to do, and that's why we've called up Wil Trapp, Cristian Roldan, and Michael Bradley even though we have better players at those positions. It's why Christian Pulisic, our best player ever, was subbed off in a tie game for Paul Arriola. In conclusion, Herb Brooks' coaching philosophy, while it may have proved effective in hockey, does not translate to international soccer-more specifically, the USMNT-and why in order for us to succeed, we either need a change in philosophy or a change of head coach.
I look at America now and I now ask, "When's the next hockey game?". Doesn't have to be an actual hockey game, or any sporting event for that matter. But something that beams a ray of light out of the darkness.
I like the thought. Don't go for the consistent guy - go for the one who gets hot and cold. If he's cold, no big loss...you were supposed to lose anyways. But, in a short series, if he gets hot and stands on his head...well, you might just beat even the Soviets.
Actually, he meant that Craig was an above average goalie, not a stud but Brooks saw something in him that if he can bring it out Craig could lead the team to greatness and that's what happened.
When Argentina won the world cup last year it was because the head coach had adopted a mentality similar to Herb's here: up to that point the national Soccer teams had been put together out of the "best" players. Scaloni, on the other hand, was looking for the "right" ones. And then he turned them into a team, playing for a common goal and not individual merit. The parallels were immense, and goes to show how ahead of the curb Herb was.
Actually I think that the late 70's were just like today. Shortages, inflation, America on the decline, cities dangerous and dirty, racial strife, weak president.
Josh Siegel this is why the really great teams win is a system San Francisco giants baseball 3 world series titles in 5 years New England patriots 2000s and 2010s Packers 1960s Steelers 1970 49ers 1980s Detroit pistons 1980s Detroit pistons 04/05 Detroit red wings 1990s Golden state yes they have talent but they have a system Kansas city royals, good players but not great players,but a good system of defense and baserunning
It's a problem in our country much less the world. Without coming together as a team we will lose and it shows more and more each day. I'm ready for one humongous team giving it their best effort. Anything is possible in God's eyes I can promise you that. Heart and soul turns into gold!
I remember my grandparents took me to go see this! I was young! Never understood about this hockey team lol 0:00 scared the living shit outta me 😂😂 my favorite movie!
Its amazing I write right handed but i shoot left. I play tennis left but i switch hit. I am a Southpaw but im comfortable Orthodox... Kurt Russell in all his roles is the epitome of what we are... it's not ambidextrous.... it's called cross dominance.
@@Tim.1113 I meant, when Craig Patrick.says, "you are missing some of the best players..." none of the guys you mentioned are old enough for that team Federov, Gaborik, and Crosby are not American and Crosby wasnt even born yet.
Patrick, With very few maybe 2 exceptions the best players were on the team. Tim Harrer and possibly a goalie from UIll-Chicago named Janecyk were the only players not on the team who had the talent to be there. That team lost a bunch of players had they went college route or finished that would have been on team. G Janecyk D - Langway, Dunn, Roberts F - Mullen, Nilan, Gorence McDougal
Man, I used to hate tryouts...felt like a meat market, but looking back on it now, how else are you going to compare players with 100's of them out there.
I was 14. Had just got done roller skating in Lakewood NJ when I found out we beat the Russians. It was on Sunday afternoon I believe. It was on a tape delay so the game wasn't on to the best of my recollection. I believe the Russian team destroyed the NHL All-Stars. Only team Russians didn't destroy up to then we're the Philadelphia Flyers Broad Street Bullies. Unfortunately Herb never got to see the film
I’m sure both would’ve been great if they had swapped but both had an knack, Brooks for being the great Coach he was (RIP) and Patrick being able to find talent that matched with the locker room whether that was in NY or Pittsburgh.
He seen what he needed to build a team, that takes brain work, can't have all goal scorers, need playmakers, need a good number one d man who can move the puck but that's perfect, most of all you need a team to mesh ......
This movie is a prime example that nothing is impossible. Everyone thought it was impossible for the USA team to beat the Soviets and win the gold medal
Chris, there is nothing technically wrong with what he said. He didn't preclude the Gold being won later. If he said No one thought the US could beat the Soviets in The Gold Medal Game you would be right, he didn't though.
What if the right players are the best ones? Imagine if Herb Brooks saw his players kneel during the anthem before a game, he’d be so angry he would skate those players after the game. Herb Brooks would never tolerate any disrespect to the American flag. And Herb is right, the front of the jersey is way more important than the name on the back.
Oh I think Herb would've done a lot more than just have them skate after the game if he saw them kneeling for the anthem. Knowing him, he'd probably send them all back to the locker room and not even let them play that game. There's a reason President Trump put a statue of Brooks in his National Garden of American Heroes.
@realmusic The USA list about 7-8 players from a talent pool born from 10/56-9/59. Steve Baker, Rid Langway, Gord Roberts, Richie Dunn, Tom Gorence, Mike McDougal and Chris Nilan.
"I'm not looking for the best players Craig, I'm looking for the right ones." One of the best lines of the entire movie.
of ANY sports movie
Best line is Craig's game has been off since his mom died. You ever see him when his games on
Amen to that.
If only sports gms coaches were like this today now its all money
Director probably used this line successfully too. “I’m not looking for the best actor to play Herb, I’m looking for the right one.” Director and Herb both got it right.
His goalie at Minnesota may have been more consistent, but Herb knew if he could get the best out of Jimmy Craig it would make the team better in the long run. Smart coach.
The goalie was Steve Janaszack
@@jonblankenship5908 Janaszack backed up Craig
Craig was better than Janaszak but Janecyk from UILL-Chicago ended up with the better NHL career. Janecyk should have been
the back up not Janaszak.
Omg did you really type that? We all watched the movie and get it lol
yes indeed he was he chose his 20 young men for a specific reason because he knew if he chose top amateur players who were perhaps gonna be future NHL stars, da Soviets would use dis 2 their advantage, he had 2 go wit players nobody really knew about and teach them a style of hockey they never imagined in order for da Soviets 2 be taken down.
In real life Kurt Russell is right handed, but he writes with his left hand like Herb Brooks did. That's how dedicated he was to the role!!
Oh I love that. Like your saying he faked being left handed in this movie?
@@MalloryNewcomb Yes.
Dedication is what this is and more. Kurt Russell asked producers on how they wanted him to portray Herb Brooks. He asked if they wanted him to be his comedic self. Producers told him that they wanted to see as much of Herb Brooks as possible. Russell took their words and went above and beyond.
the casting director wasn't looking for a left handed actor, he was looking for the right one
@@zachhalverson69lol , spot on
I watched this movie with my Mom on an iPad when she was doing chemotherapy. She didn't know anything about ice hockey or the story. She almost ripped the tube out of her arm during the big game with the Russians. The nurse were laughing as they asked her to calm down! She could not believe this was a true story. Great memory, great movie.
God bless you and your Mom.
Herb Brooks was a genius!!!
Taking a team of University students and defeating the greatest ice hockey team of all time!!!
The 1980 soviet team was good, not great.
@@RayFinkle05they beat the NHL all stars in '79 then blew out team Canada in the deciding game of Canada Cup '81. They beat the best in the world several times. In wat way were they not great? I watched, live, both the all star loss in game two of three in MSG and the team Canada loss (Soviets 8, Canada 1). They were out of our league in skill and conditioning.
@@HappyHalBallard I think the addition of Larionov and Shepelev made the 81 team a lot better than the 80 team.
Andrew did you ever notice how young the Soviet D Corp was?
Fetisov was 21, Starikov 21 and Kasatonov 19/20. Morrow and Baker were 2&3 years older than
half the USSR D corp.
Incidentally it was Starikov who lost the puck in his skates on
Johnson's 2nd goal.
The Soviets lacked any star of HOF players born 1955-57. In fact
the USA produced better talent from players born 1955-57.
55 - Mark Howe, Paul Holmgren
and Mike O'Connell
56 - Reed Larson - Tom Rowe (first 30 goal US scorer in 1978-79 in just 69 games), Mike Fidler.
57 - Rod Langway, Gord Roberts, Joe Mullen and Mark Johnson.
Steve Baker, best USA goalie prospect since Frank Brimsek.
I would take the group of players
born 55-57 in the USA over USSR, Czechoslovakia and Sweden. Only Canada's was better.
Was by far best collection of US talent at that point.
They're not the greatest team of all time. In 1976 that same Russian team was beaten up and down the ice by the Philadelphia Flyers so technically that Flyers team was the best of all time.
"Im not looking for the best players Craig, I'm looking for the right ones" That is a true statement. A good team is not all about talent. You have to the right players to play the way you want to and be successful. I love that line, it is a true statement.
Kurt Russell is inhumanly talented. He can play any role at any time at any age and play any age and any person.
Kurt Russell and Goldie Hawn's
son was a NCAA D1 hockey player.
@@KMK7355 Kurt was an exceptional baseball player in his own right. Had he not gotten injured we might be talking about his baseball career instead of acting career.
I'm not lookin for the best players Craig, I'm lookin for the right ones.
I don't care what SPORT you are coaching. I don't care what LEVEL of sport you are coaching. If you select your players this way, the winning takes care of itself and the team and its coaches just enjoy the game and being together. #LakePlacidForever
@Mike Jones What's the matter Mike? Inferiority complex?
@@1969EType Herb knew that all star teams were not real teams. In 1979. It's 2019 and it seems like we've learned nothing from him. RIP Herb
The "Right player(s)" that "fits" coach's system to be implemented.
The "Best player(s)" didn't fit the system.
Blunt & to the point if you're going to win the tournament!!!
Bill Belichick has used this system to win 6 Super Bowls and 9 straight AFC Title Game appearances
Favorite and key part is when he says "I'm not looking for the best players I'm looking for the right ones."
It took the right players to execute the system Herb had in mind.
That's something coach Belichick also does with the system he runs in New England. They don't need the star athletes though Brady is amazing. They have more the right players then the best ones.
Danny Boy all the great teams built great systems
San Francisco giants in baseball 3 works titles in 5 years
New England patriots
49ers in the 80s
The packers in the 60s
Steelers in the 70s
The Detroit pistons in the 80s
Detroit red wings under Scotty bowman 1990s
Yep...couldn't have summed it up any better
brady is the definition of right player who was best suited for belichicks system!
Don't compare Belichek to Herb Brooks. Brooks orchestrated the greatest upset in the history of sports. Belichek cheats
Crusaders47 _ I agree. One coach won 6 times, the other didn’t. Good point.
Herb Brooks was an absolute genius head coach, of all sports, and a pioneer of using sports pyschology. Love studying him and the man who built the Mt Union football dynasty. They both knew how to develop/nuture team chemistry while pushing players right to the brink. Absolute legend
Just because you're highly talented doesn't mean you fit every system. Herb knew pretty much what he needed and whom would fit those roles.
There were at most 1-2 players that may have been better than
the 26 he selected at Colorado Springs.
Tim Harrer and Mark Fidler were the only players that arguments could be made for ahead of say Wells or Verchota.
I'm a girl.... And live in Oregon.. So when people find out I love Hockey, they don't get it. I tell them I fell in love with Hockey back in '80, watching the Olympics with my Grandpa. My team is NY Rangers, and cuz I love Henrik and always wanted to move to NY to pursue a career in dance. Hope someday I get to see my boys on the ice at MSG. ❤❤❤❤❤
Basically.....Teamwork > Talent
Amen, bro, amen.
Teamwork makes the dream work
There’s no I in team, but there is me. 😛
"All-star teams fail because they rely solely on the individuals talent Soviets take that talent and put in the system for the betterment of the team."
Kurt Russell is a badass. Enough said.
Steve Bennet picked the perfect guy for this movie.
Nuff said
This type of coach is what the USMNT needs and we'd win it all.
Actually, I'd say GGG _is_ trying to be this type of coach. Herb's line, "I'm not looking for the best players, I'm looking for the right ones" best describes Berhalter's philosophy. The problem is, Herb's system was specially designed to beat the Soviets, and he actually had the proper players to execute said system.
On the other hand, Gregg's system isn't designed to beat anyone in particular, and is poorly executed because, while we have exceptionally talented players right now, these players aren't best suited to that system. There is so much talent in international soccer (or football, if you prefer) that you can't afford to play a system then pick your players to fit into it. You have to determine which system is best suited to fit your player pool, which is exactly the opposite of what Gregg is trying to do, and that's why we've called up Wil Trapp, Cristian Roldan, and Michael Bradley even though we have better players at those positions. It's why Christian Pulisic, our best player ever, was subbed off in a tie game for Paul Arriola.
In conclusion, Herb Brooks' coaching philosophy, while it may have proved effective in hockey, does not translate to international soccer-more specifically, the USMNT-and why in order for us to succeed, we either need a change in philosophy or a change of head coach.
I look at America now and I now ask, "When's the next hockey game?". Doesn't have to be an actual hockey game, or any sporting event for that matter. But something that beams a ray of light out of the darkness.
The problem is now the threat is internal and Americans are destroying their own country
When Trump goes to prison.
Go color something libby
Whoever casted Kurt Russell for this movie is a pure genius! Dude some of the most memorable lines in the movie.
I love when he says " you ever see him when his games on?" cause you know coming from Brooks that means hes is an absolute stud
I like the thought. Don't go for the consistent guy - go for the one who gets hot and cold. If he's cold, no big loss...you were supposed to lose anyways. But, in a short series, if he gets hot and stands on his head...well, you might just beat even the Soviets.
Actually, he meant that Craig was an above average goalie, not a stud but Brooks saw something in him that if he can bring it out Craig could lead the team to greatness and that's what happened.
Its cool watching this because I play at this arena, queens park arena in New Westminster Canada
LMAO. This arena is in Madison, Wisconsin NOT Canada
@@BAKER22-l4u @TRK is correct
Teamwork beats talent!!
That was the finest moment for Team USA. Just qualifying for the team is tough enough, let alone winning the Gold.
When Argentina won the world cup last year it was because the head coach had adopted a mentality similar to Herb's here: up to that point the national Soccer teams had been put together out of the "best" players. Scaloni, on the other hand, was looking for the "right" ones.
And then he turned them into a team, playing for a common goal and not individual merit.
The parallels were immense, and goes to show how ahead of the curb Herb was.
And started the tournament in almost similar ways they lost to Saudi Arabia in the first game and USA tied Sweden on a final minute third period goal
Outstanding movie.Back when being proud to being an American met something.Not like it is now.
First off, learn how to spell. Secondly, blind patriotism is bullshit. Make this country work for everyone and I’ll join you. And I’m a Marine. 04-09.
Actually I think that the late 70's were just like today. Shortages, inflation, America on the decline, cities dangerous and dirty, racial strife, weak president.
greatest sports movie ever made.
talent is overrated.
Team chemistry and trust beats talent Everytime.
That's also one of the big reasons why hockey is really underrated.
agreed, thats why that one dimensional Ovechkin will never win a cup. Hes very talented but lacks leadership and Chemistry
This is why Vegas is really good. They have no superstar players, but good players that work well together.
Josh Siegel this is why the really great teams win is a system
San Francisco giants baseball 3 world series titles in 5 years
New England patriots 2000s and 2010s
Packers 1960s
Steelers 1970
49ers 1980s
Detroit pistons 1980s
Detroit pistons 04/05
Detroit red wings 1990s
Golden state yes they have talent but they have a system
Kansas city royals, good players but not great players,but a good system of defense and baserunning
True up to a point.
It's a problem in our country much less the world. Without coming together as a team we will lose and it shows more and more each day. I'm ready for one humongous team giving it their best effort. Anything is possible in God's eyes I can promise you that. Heart and soul turns into gold!
Thats not going to happen. Declining empires are always riven by division.
2:12 smirk: "Haha! Ever seen him when his game is on?"
LMAO they gave me a boner when I heard him say that the first time being a goalie myself got. Just wanted to play right away haha 😂🤙
Herb Brooks was a mental gymnastics genius. He was so far ahead of everyone in his thinking of how this team needed to be.
I remember my grandparents took me to go see this! I was young! Never understood about this hockey team lol 0:00 scared the living shit outta me 😂😂 my favorite movie!
Kurt Russell one of the few remaining Pro USA hollyweird celebs
Put your straight jacket back on pal or go kiss Trump's ass.
Great movie. Great soundtrack.
When you know , you know 👍
Hard work beats talent when talent doesn’t work hard
Craig's game has been off ever since his mom died. You ever see him when his games on
Just putting pros on your team does not work. You need a team that is well balanced.
Its amazing I write right handed but i shoot left. I play tennis left but i switch hit. I am a Southpaw but im comfortable Orthodox... Kurt Russell in all his roles is the epitome of what we are... it's not ambidextrous.... it's called cross dominance.
I have always wondered about who were some of the best players brooks was missing.
Sergei federov, Marian gaborik, Brett hull, mike madano, Sidney Crosby to name a few.
@@Tim.1113 I meant, when Craig Patrick.says, "you are missing some of the best players..." none of the guys you mentioned are old enough for that team
Federov, Gaborik, and Crosby are not American and Crosby wasnt even born yet.
@@patrickcoughlin4148 I know what you meant. I was just kidding around and threw out some names. Have a good one.
Patrick,
With very few maybe 2 exceptions
the best players were on the team.
Tim Harrer and possibly a goalie
from UIll-Chicago named Janecyk
were the only players not on the team who had the talent to be there.
That team lost a bunch of players had they went college route or finished that would have been on team.
G Janecyk
D - Langway, Dunn, Roberts
F - Mullen, Nilan, Gorence McDougal
I had some names to comment sarcastically such as Mark Messier and Wayne Gretsky, but they're all Canadian 🤣
well guys...
teamwork is always a core...
but hardwork > talent
Love how he wanted to build with a young team, you can teach young players how to be a team,, don't need Evander kanes...
Man, I used to hate tryouts...felt like a meat market, but looking back on it now, how else are you going to compare players with 100's of them out there.
this was not in 2004 this was in 1979 while they were trying out for the Olympic games and win the gold!
The movie is in 2004, set in 1979. Movies do that, did you know? No? Okay.
Absolutely my favorite sports movie all time!
He knew what he wanted, but knew his trade, everyone laughed.... Lol
Heh Heh.... ever seen him when his game is on?
Did they ever see him when his games on?
BOOM.
In real life, it was 10 days of tryouts. Oh...Hollywood
The lakers front office needs to see this scene right now
I was 14. Had just got done roller skating in Lakewood NJ when I found out we beat the Russians. It was on Sunday afternoon I believe. It was on a tape delay so the game wasn't on to the best of my recollection. I believe the Russian team destroyed the NHL All-Stars. Only team Russians didn't destroy up to then we're the Philadelphia Flyers Broad Street Bullies. Unfortunately Herb never got to see the film
Hazel they beat the USSR early Friday night and beat Finland to win Gold early Sunday afternoon.
"We are not playing for a national championship, Craig."
Wonder “what if” had the roles were swapped as Craig Patrick became a NHL coach and Herb Brooks became a NHL Executive?
I’m sure both would’ve been great if they had swapped but both had an knack, Brooks for being the great Coach he was (RIP) and Patrick being able to find talent that matched with the locker room whether that was in NY or Pittsburgh.
I have to wonder who really ran things when Herb coached the Penguins under Craig as GM....
He seen what he needed to build a team, that takes brain work, can't have all goal scorers, need playmakers, need a good number one d man who can move the puck but that's perfect, most of all you need a team to mesh ......
This movie is a prime example that nothing is impossible. Everyone thought it was impossible for the USA team to beat the Soviets and win the gold medal
Except they didn’t “beat the Soviets to win the gold medal”. They beat Finland. The Soviets were the game before.
Chris, there is nothing technically wrong with what he said. He didn't preclude the Gold being won later.
If he said No one thought the US could beat the Soviets in The Gold Medal Game you would be right, he didn't though.
This coach is insane. This team has no chance to win it all............................
Great movie
Ever see him when his game is on
The best team wins, not the team with the best players.
nicde
Insert movie quote that'll hit over 100 likes
Maybe if you actually did that you'd have more than 3 likes
Kurt is left-handed
What if the right players are the best ones? Imagine if Herb Brooks saw his players kneel during the anthem before a game, he’d be so angry he would skate those players after the game. Herb Brooks would never tolerate any disrespect to the American flag. And Herb is right, the front of the jersey is way more important than the name on the back.
Oh I think Herb would've done a lot more than just have them skate after the game if he saw them kneeling for the anthem. Knowing him, he'd probably send them all back to the locker room and not even let them play that game. There's a reason President Trump put a statue of Brooks in his National Garden of American Heroes.
CatieCass,
Trump is an Insurrectionist traitor
and you're are one fucked up person supporting him.
but the movie did come out in 04' but in reality yeah lol.
My wife, when this movie came out, said Kurt Russell is playing the Coach. I said, no way he can play Herb Brooks. Was I wrong.
Todd,
Russell's son ended up an NCAA D1 hockey player. So in real life he was a hockey Dad.
How much criticism was there at Herb wen he cut the 21st player?
Ralph Cox: Last Player Cut From the 1980 Team. Search for this video. Great interview.
Cox suffered an ankle injury during the pre Olympic schedule that he never fully healed from and it
cost him his spot to Mark Wells.
Not much. Bigger criticism came from some who were left off - or chose to sign pro instead of play - during the summer.
@realmusic
The USA list about 7-8 players from a talent pool born from
10/56-9/59.
Steve Baker, Rid Langway, Gord Roberts, Richie Dunn, Tom Gorence, Mike McDougal and Chris Nilan.
Of course Joe Mullen also.
how does he sound like gruden
Matthew 5:5
King James Version
5 Blessed are the meek: for they shall inherit the earth.
yeah lol i watched it in history lol!
Fucking great movie.
You can’t make this stuff up… USA 🇺🇸
Not looking for the best players Craig I’m looking for the right ones
Patrick makes a hell of a cell mate too wink wink
Your missing some of the best players. I’m not looking for the right players Craig I’m looking for the right ones.
I hate how sports movies always get it wrong on how sports actually work.
This movie was SO BAD. What a waste of an incredible story.
Classic garbage script writing. Everyone questions the guy you, the audience member, already knows is going to be the hero.
Awaiting your screen play.