Don't even like hockey, but I remember being caught up in the excitement and the thrill of the win. Young people might think, "big deal," but given the times (the US and the Soviet Union were enemies), and the fact that the Soviets dominated the sport, it really was.
The one part I remember best was the US goalie, Craig, frantically looking for his father in the stands after the win. I'm trying to find a video of that part and when the two were reunited, but so far, no luck. I do remember when Craig found his father, it made me cry.
40 years. Those players made us all proud.