Mike Eruzione
Mike Eruzione is a former American ice hockey player who is best known for captaining the U.S. men's ice hockey team to victory in the 1980 Winter Olympics, famously scoring the game-winning goal against the Soviet Union in what is referred to as the 'Miracle on Ice.' His contributions to the sport have made him a prominent figure in hockey history, and he continues to be involved in the sport as a speaker and commentator.
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American Olympic gold medalist Mike Eruzione spoke to CBS' '60 Minutes' about the lesson learned from the famous 'Miracle on Ice' game at the 1980 Winter Olympics.
Canada's Jon Cooper complains about overtime format in Olympic hockey
United States· 2026-02-23
American hockey player Mike Eruzione #21 of Team USA shakes hands with the Russian team during an 1980 exhibition game against the Soviet Union.
Team USA has chance to make history on historic dayUnited States· 2026-02-22
Mike Eruzione was the captain of the 1980 Olympic hockey team who scored the winning goal against the Soviets.
Team USA is one game away from its first gold medal in men’s hockey since 1980. That team still provides inspirationUnited States· 2026-02-21
Mike Eruzione, an American Olympic gold medalist, blasted Team USA skier Hunter Hess for his controversial remarks about representing the U.S.
Olympic star Hunter Hess faces wrath of 'Miracle on Ice' starUnited States· 2026-02-08
Mike Eruzione scored the winning goal for the United States in the 1980 Olympic tournament, known as the 'Miracle on Ice'.
Leafs’ captain Matthews excited to finally get Olympic chance with United States
Canada· 2026-02-06
Team captain Mike Eruzione rewarded Trump with a replica and expressed pride in the honor bestowed upon the team.
Trump honors 'Miracle on Ice' Team USA hockey teamUnited States· 2025-12-13
Mike Eruzione was the captain of the legendary gold medal team in the 1980 Olympics.
Legendaren Wayne Gretzky kritiseras efter Trumps tullkrig
Sweden· 2025-03-16
Mike Eruzione was the captain of the U.S. gold medal-winning team at the Lake Placid Winter Olympics.
Kanadčani imajo rojaka, hokejsko legendo Wayna Gretzkyja, za izdajalca
Slovenia· 2025-02-28
Former hockey player Mike Eruzione was mentioned during the 4 Nations Face-Off ice hockey championship game.
USA-Canada 4 Nations final was complicated call for ESPN broadcaster due to politicsUnited States· 2025-02-26
Mike Eruzione served as an honorary captain for Team United States during the 4 Nations Face-Off Championship.
Letters to the editor, Feb. 25: ‘Wayne Gretzky’s fall from grace is a long time coming’Canada· 2025-02-25
Mike Eruzione, the hero of the Miracle on Ice, acted as an honourary captain alongside Wayne Gretzky.
How Canada’s nearly 50-year romance with Wayne Gretzky came to an endCanada· 2025-02-23
Mike Eruzione was the captain of the 1980 Miracle On Ice team.
Touching Moment Blue Jackets Crowd Sings Happy Birthday To Johnny Gaidreau's SonUnited States· 2025-02-23
Mike Eruzione is remembered for his iconic role in the Miracle On Ice.
Happy 45th To The Greatest Moment In American Sports, The Miracle On IceUnited States· 2025-02-22Mike Eruzione, the captain of the 1980 U.S. Olympic gold-medal-winning men’s hockey team, said this week that the tournament’s success partly came down to simple timing.
Facing-off against low expectations, NHL’s 4 Nations caught lightning in a bottleCanada· 2025-02-22
Mike Eruzione was the honorary captain of Team USA for the championship game.
4 Nations Face-Off: American patriotism on display even in a lossUnited States· 2025-02-21
Mike Eruzione honored the late Johnny Gaudreau during the pre-game festivities.
Canada wins hockey’s 4 Nations Face-off championship in overtime thrillerUnited States· 2025-02-21
Mike Eruzione was greeted with 'U-S-A! U-S-A!' chants when he took the ice during the pregame ceremony.
‘O Canada’ booed loudly ahead of 4 Nations Face-Off finalCanada· 2025-02-21
Mike Eruzione narrated the hype video for the USA-Canada matchup.
This Hype Video For Four Nations USA-Canada Faceoff Will Have You Ready For WarUnited States· 2025-02-15