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USA Hockey Gold & Olympic Glory with Mike Eruzione | Stories from Italy and Mario Lemieux Camp
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- The Larry & Big Man Show
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- Apr 11, 2026
- Duration seconds
- 881
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Summary
A special edition of Larry & The Big Man with Larry and Jay featuring 1980 “Miracle on Ice” captain Mike Eruzione fresh off the Winter Olympics in Italy.Mike shares incredible behind-the-scenes stories from Team USA’s gold medal celebration, including what it meant to be in the locker room, at the party, and witnessing firsthand how much representing the country means to today’s players. He reflects on connecting with stars like Auston Matthews and the pride seen across Team USA, while also touching on the emotion of players like Sidney Crosby missing out due to injury.The conversation dives deep into the growth of hockey in the United States, from youth development to the impact of Olympic success on the next generation. Mike also revisits the legacy of the 1980 team, the new Netflix documentary, and why moments like these continue to resonate decades later.Plus, stories from the Mario Lemieux fantasy camp, why Pittsburgh remains such a special hockey city, and what keeps Mike coming back year after year.A powerful episode about legacy, growth, and what it truly means to wear the USA jersey.Sponsored by Henderson Brothers & Rohrich Automotive.Produced by 1TEAM Media.