The Cast


Name of Character Played By Description Picture
Herb Brooks Kurt Russell Head coach of the gold medal-winning U.S. Olympic team at Lake Placid. He worked his players relentlessly, wearing on them, making them hate him. Each failure and accomplishment constructed much of Brooks leadership and coaching tactics.
Jack O'Callahan Michael Mantenuto Defenseman. Jack O'Callahan played at Boston University and was on the 1978 NCAA championship team.
Jim Craig Eddie Cahill Starting goalie for the team. Jim Craig was a transfer that played at Boston University and was on the 1978 NCAA championship team. Craig made 39 saves and fought off a heavy barrage of shots in the gold-medal-game's final minutes.
Rob McClanahan Nathan West Left wing. Rob McClanahan played for the Minnesota Gophers in college, where he was known as one of the fastest skaters in college hockey.
Craig Patrick Nathan Emmerich Craig Patrick served as Assistant General Manager and Assistant Coach of the US Olympic Gold Medal-winning hockey team, the Miracle on Ice. He worked very closely with Herb Brooks and kept him calm in many situations.
Mike Eruzione Patrick O'Brien Demsey Captain of the 1980 Winter Olympics United States national team. He captained the men's ice hockey team his senior year at Boston University and finished his college career as the third-leading scorer in Terrier history.