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Mike Eruzione

1980 U.S. Olympic Hockey Team Captain, Portrayed in Disney's "Miracle"

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Biography

• Captain of the 1980 "Miracle on Ice" U.S. Olympic Hockey Team • Former broadcaster for the New York Rangers and New Jersey Devils on “NHL on USA” and “NHL on Fox” • Director of Development for Boston University Athletics Mike Eruzione served as the captain that led the 1980 United States Olympic Hockey Team to its Gold Medal victory in Lake Placid, NY. The highlight of the games for Mike was scoring the game-winning goal against the Soviet Union. That victory against the Soviets advanced the U.S. Hockey Team to the Gold Medal Game where they beat Finland to win the Gold Medal. A native of Winthrop Massachusetts, Mike was a well-known sports talent; excelling as an All-Scholastic in baseball, football and hockey. While attending Boston University, Mike captained the hockey team his senior year and finished his college career as the third leading scorer in B.U. history. The years Mike played at B.U. his team won four Eastern Collegiate championships. Mike was voted “Best Defensive Forward” in the Eastern Collegiate Conference and eventually was inducted into the Boston University Athletic Hall of Fame. Mike played on two U.S. National Teams and played two years with the Toledo Goaldiggers of the International Hockey League. The IHL named Mike the McKenzie Award winner as the outstanding American born player in the IHL. The following year Mike was chosen to join the 1980 Olympic team. He was honored by being elected captain by his teammates. After the victory in Lake Placid, Mike spent several years in New York and New Jersey as a sports commentator for Madison Square Garden. In 1984 Mike joined ABC and was a broadcaster for the Winter Olympics in Sarajevo, the Summer Olympics in Los Angeles and the 1988 Winter Olympics in Calgary. In 1992 Mike did broadcasting for CBS in Albertville, France and in Lillehammer, Norway during the 1994 Olympic Games. The 1980 Olympic Team received many accolades after winning the Gold Medal, including being inducted into the United States Hockey Hall of Fame. In December 1999 Sports Illustrated voted the 1980 Team’s victory as the #1 Sports Moment of the Century. Mike and his teammates had the honor of lighting the Olympic Flame at the Opening Ceremonies of the 2002 Winter Olympic Games in Salt Lake City, Utah. In 2004 Mike and the 1980 team were featured in the Disney movie Miracle. Mike and his family founded Winthrop Charities is a 501(c)(3)non-profit organization that was founded in 2004. The foundations goals are to make a difference and aid the causes that are important in every community. They have continued through the years to make an impact through education, athletics, community endeavors and families. The foundation sponsors the Mike Eruzione Celebrity Golf Tournament . For the past several years Mike has traveled throughout the country representing major corporations as their spokesperson and / or motivational speaker. Mike is currently employed by Boston University as Director of Special Outreach. Mike resides in his hometown of Winthrop, MA with his wife, three adult children and two grandchildren. He continues to be actively involved with fund raising events for the U.S. Olympic Committee as well as several charitable organizations.

Speech Topics

  • Expect Success But Never Be Complacent

  • Teamwork How to Face Obstacles & Win

  • Leadership Opportunity & Responsibility

  • The Miracle on Ice

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