Mike Eruzione
Type: Person
As of November 2026, Mike Eruzione has been mentioned in one podcast episode on Megyn Kelly (Feb 2026). Quoted from a 2022 interview on the show about why the 1980 win resonated nationally.
Michael Anthony "Rizzo" Eruzione is an American former ice hockey player. He is best known as the captain of the 1980 Winter Olympics United States national team that defeated the Soviet Union in the famous "Miracle on Ice" game, in which he scored the game-winning goal. He is the author, with Neal E. Boudette, of the national bestseller, The Making of a Miracle: The Untold Story of the Captain of The Gold Medal-Winning 1980 U.S. Olympic Hockey Team, published by HarperCollins.
| Mentioned in | 1 episode on 1 podcast (as of November 2026) |
|---|---|
| First heard | Feb 2026 on Megyn Kelly |
| Role | Former ice hockey player; 1980 Team USA captain |
| Affiliation | 1980 U.S. Olympic men's ice hockey team |
Which podcasts has Mike Eruzione appeared on?
Mike Eruzione came up; the most recent mention was Feb 2026 on Megyn Kelly.
What is Mike Eruzione mentioned alongside?
Mike Eruzione is most often mentioned alongside Miracle on Ice, Miami University and sports.
Affiliated with: Miracle on Ice
Mentioned together: Miami University, sports, Johnny Goodro, Toronto, Zach Werenski, Glen Durbin, Cognitive dissonance, South Jersey, Providence, Sportsmanship