This question was made famous by Al Michaels, as he counted down the end of the Miracle on Ice. The 1980 US Olympic hockey team overcame insurmountable odds as they defeated the Russian powerhouse team. A group of college kids defeated the most dominate assemblage of professional hockey players the world had seen at that time (obviously, there have been several Red Wings teams that could have outplayed them since then). Disney made a movie about the event, in which Kurt Russel played Coach Herb Brooks. His character reminded me an awful lot of Mr. Dave Polderman, father of Josh Polderman.
I had the honor of being the best man in Josh's wedding yesterday. The title phrase comes to mind. It's a miracle that boy got married. Well, maybe not, but since I've been married for the last 7 years waiting for him to join the club, it does seem strange. I almost laughed when they were pronounced, "Mr. and Mrs. Josh Polderman." It didn't seem right. Well, Sarah and I are a bicycle again, because we lost our third wheel. Sigh.
Josh is awesome. He is the best friend not named Sarah Selph. Sorry, she beat you out. But you're way up there! I'm sure Maureen will be happy and amused by you for years to come.
Congratulations, Poldermans.
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