· Updated January 17, 2025 5:51 PM · 3 min read read
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In 1980, Mike Eruzione took down the Soviet Union.
The Winthrop, Massachusetts native was captain of the 1980 Winter Olympics Team USA men's ice hockey team. He scored the go-ahead goal with 10 minutes left in the third period of the team's 4-3 win over the Soviet Union, a major upset known now as the "Miracle On Ice." Team USA later beat Finland 4-2 and took the gold medal.
In 1980, Mike Eruzione took down the Soviet Union.
The Winthrop, Massachusetts native was captain of the 1980 Winter Olympics Team USA men's ice hockey team. He scored the go-ahead goal with 10 minutes left in the third period of the team's 4-3 win over the Soviet Union, a major upset known now as the "Miracle On Ice." Team USA later beat Finland 4-2 and took the gold medal.…