- Born
- Birth nameMichael Anthony Eruzione
- Nickname
- Rizzo
- Height5′ 10″ (1.78 m)
- Mike Eruzione was born on October 25, 1954 in Winthrop, Massachusetts, USA. He is an actor, known for The Game Plan (2007), Miracle on Ice (1981) and Lake Placid 1980: XIII Olympic Winter Games (1980).
- RelativesConnie Crossman(Sibling)Anthony Fucillo(Aunt or Uncle)
- Never played hockey professionally. Although he had offers from both NHL and WHA teams, he stated he had achieved his hockey goals by competing in the Olympics, beating the Soviet Union and winning the gold medal. He retired from playing hockey after the Olympics.
- Captain of the 1980 Winter Olympics United States national team.
- Scored the game-winning goal in the famous "Miracle on Ice" game, in which the United States defeated the Soviet Union 4-3. The Soviet Union was considered the best hockey team in the world at the time and was a heavy favorite to beat the US team, which comprised mainly of amateur and collegiate players.
- Played Forward on the Boston University hockey team before joining the US Olympic Team in 1979.
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