Hollywood legend Kurt Russell recently shared an anecdote from his time making the film Miracle, which saw him portray former US hockey coach Herb Brooks.

Miracle: The Boys of ‘80” aptly balances archival footage and contemporary reactions, offering an exciting sports documentary while also pulling on the heartstrings with its nostalgic tone.

But when these guys, from Mike Eruzione to Jack O’Callahan to Jim Craig, all now in their 60s and 70s, saw their fresh-faced younger selves in the documentary’s footage, showing pre-Olympic and ...