Mike Eruzione, or Ritz, was the captian of the 1980 olympic hockey team coached by Herb Brooks. Mike was born on October 25, 1954 in Winthrop Massachussettes. He was the captain of his high school Varsity team. Ritz attended both Berwick Acedamy and Boston University. He went on to play for the USA national team for the '75 and '76 world Championships, then played for the Toledo goal diggers in the IHL. He won the rookie of the year award while playing in Toledo and lead his team to the turner cup 1978. He played 2 years in toledo then scored the winning goal in the miracle on ice game. The goal was voted the best highlight on ESPN in 2008. Ritz turned down a contract with the rangers after the olympics to retire. He went on to announce at Rangers and Devils games for the USA network and for 5 Olympic games. Ritz currently works at Boston University as director of special outreach he was the assistant coach for 3 seasons at boston college. He's the member of many halls of fames and is part owner of the USHL Omaha Lancers. He's a motivational speaker and helps the Winthrop High School hockey team. In 2007 he appeared on the TV show "I got a secret", his secret was that he was the captain of the 1980 Olympic hockey team. In the 1981 made for TV movie "miracle on ice" he was played by Andrew Stevens but was played by Patrcik O'Brien Dempsey.
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