Mike Eruzione
Biographical information
| Roles | Competed in Olympic Games |
|---|---|
| Sex | Male |
| Full name | Michael Anthony "Mike"•Eruzione |
| Used name | Mike•Eruzione |
| Nick/petnames | Rizzo |
| Born | 25 October 1954 in Winthrop, Massachusetts (USA) |
| Measurements | 178 cm / 84 kg |
| Affiliations | Boston University Terriers, Boston (USA) |
| NOC |  United States |
| Medals | OG |
| Gold | 1 |
| Silver | 0 |
| Bronze | 0 |
| Total | 1 |
Biography
The captain of the 1980 hockey team, Mike Eruzione is the man who scored the goal that beat the Russians. Eruzione came to the 1980 team from the Toledo Goaldiggers of the International Hockey League, a team he joined after playing four years at Boston University. While at BU, he played on four ECAC champions and later, with the Goaldiggers, he was the IHL American Rookie of the Year. Eruzione captained the 1980 US ice hockey team, but after the Olympics, retired from hockey and never played in the NHL. He became a television analyst and motivational speaker. In 2002, he lit the Olympic Flame at the Opening Ceremony, accompanied by his 1980 hockey teammates.
Results
| Games | Discipline (Sport) / Event | NOC / Team | Pos | Medal | As | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1980 Winter Olympics | Ice Hockey (Ice Hockey) | USA |
Mike Eruzione | |||
| Ice Hockey, Men (Olympic) | United States | 1 | Gold |
Special Notes
- Torchbearer within the Olympic Stadium at the Opening Ceremony of the 2002 Winter Olympics (Lit flame)
- Listed in Olympians Who Were Named Sports Illustrated's Sportsman of the Year (1980 USA Ice Hockey Gold Medal Team, 1980 Sports Illustrated Sportsman of the Year)