``Miracle on Ice'' Olympic Hockey Team Champion Jim Craig to Be Keynote Speaker at Opening Day Luncheon at VSDA's Home Entertainment 2004.

ENCINO, Calif. -- Team's True Story Depicted in Buena Vista Home Entertainment's Latest DVD Release, "Miracle"

E[acute accent]Jim Craig, athlete, motivational speaker and expert on the power of teamwork, will serve as keynote speaker at the Video Software Dealers Association (VSDA) Opening Keynote Luncheon, Bo Andersen, President of VSDA, announced today. The luncheon, which will be held on Wednesday, July 14, noon-1:00 p.m., will kick off the first of many seminars throughout the convention. The true story of Craig's gold-medal winning 1980 U.S. Olympic Hockey Team's success was presented in Buena Vista Home Entertainment's recent DVD release, "Miracle." E[acute accent]"Craig's expertise in the power of teamwork translates into every profession," said Andersen. "His formula to create 'a winning team' is sure to inspire and motivate our attendees to strive to be the best in all that they do. Craig's personal story of determination and resilience is sure to touch the hearts of our attendees and remind everyone that anything is possible." E[acute accent]"I am very honored to give the keynote address to such a large group of movie enthusiasts," said Craig. "I am also proud to say that Buena Vista did a fantastic job of capturing the intensity and extreme pressure of the times. In addition to serving as a historical archive representing a pivotal time in our country, the film also reminds people of the power of the mind." E[acute accent]Craig is the gold-medal winning goalie for the 1980 "Miracle on Ice" U.S. Olympic hockey team. His 39 saves as goaltender led the U.S. team to a shocking 4-3 upset victory over the heavily favored Soviet Union in the semi-finals. His stellar play continued as Team USA beat Finland in the next game to capture the gold medal. One of the most memorable Olympic moments from 1980 was that of Craig wrapped in the American flag, looking into the stands at the Olympic hockey rink asking, "Where's my father?" Craig played briefly in the NHL after the Olympics. However, repeated injuries kept him from finding success in the league. He played for three teams, the Atlanta Flames, the Boston Bruins and the Minnesota North Stars, before retiring from professional hockey in 1981. Like fellow teammate, Mike Eruzione, Craig attended Boston University where he became an All-American goaltender. Craig was also with other members of the 1980 gold medal team to light the Olympic flame to begin the 19th Winter Olympic Games in Salt Lake City. His induction into the International Ice Hockey Federation Hall of Fame capped a tremendous hockey career for Craig. Craig now lives in his hometown of North Easton, MA, and is a successful market service consultant and Senior Vice President of Business Development for Keystone Incentives. E[acute accent]Filled with exhilarating nonstop hockey action and heart-racing suspense, "Miracle" is the inspiring true story behind one of the greatest moments in sports history -- the 1980 United States ice hockey team's triumphant Olympic victory against the Soviet Union. Kurt Russell gives a brilliant performance as the dynamic and determined coach Herb Brooks, who had an impossible dream: beat the seemingly unbeatable Soviets at their own game. Starting with a handpicked group of 26 undisciplined kids, Brooks coached them to play like they never played before and turned 20 of them into a team that believed they could achieve the unachievable -- and in the process, united a nation with a new feeling of hope. E[acute accent]Attendees may register for the event online at www.HomeEntertainmentEvents.com or by phone by calling 888-778-8892 or 218-723-9130. All Access badges are $345 for VSDA members and $395 for non-members prior to June 18 cut-off date. Exhibits and Conference badges are $95 for VSDA members and $145 for non-members prior to June 18. After June 18, All Access badges are $425 for VSDA members and $475 for non-members and Exhibits and Conferences badges are $125 for VSDA members and $175 for non-members. All Access badges provide entry to sponsored events, the opening ceremony, seminars, exhibit suites and exhibit floor. Exhibits and Conferences badges provide entry to the seminars, exhibit suites and the exhibit floor only. E[acute accent]Companies interested in exhibiting may contact Home Entertainment Events' Kimbirly Orr at [e-mail] (mainstream companies) or Janet Gibson at [e-mail] (adult companies). E[acute accent]VSDA's Home Entertainment 2004, the Home Entertainment Retail Expo and the AVN Adult Entertainment Expo are organized through Home Entertainment Events, in which the Video Software Dealers Association is a partner. For more information about Home Entertainment Events and its shows, please send an e-mail to [e-mail]. E[acute accent]Established in 1981, the Video Software Dealers Association (VSDA) is the not-for-profit international trade association for the $22 billion home entertainment industry. VSDA represents more than 1,200 companies throughout the United States, Canada and a dozen other countries. Its members operate more than 12,500 retail outlets in the U.S. that sell and/or rent DVDs, VHS cassettes and console video games. Membership comprises the full spectrum of video retailers (from single-store operators to large chains), video distributors, the home video divisions of major and independent motion picture studios, and other related businesses that constitute and support the home video entertainment industry.