The United States and Canada faced off in the 4 Nations Face-Off final on Thursday night. "U-S-A" chants were audible early and often at TD Garden in Boston and while there weren't violent fireworks at the start of the game fans of the United States still had plenty to cheer for.
Right before the game American hockey hero Mike Eruzione, who captained the 1980 Olympic team that took down the Soviet Union in the game now known as "Miracle on Ice," was introduced as an honorary captain. Eruzione came out wearing a Johnny Gaudreau jersey. The crowd went wild.
MIKE ERUZIONE IS TEAM USA'S HONORARY CAPTAIN 🇺🇸🥇 pic.twitter.com/QnyTKk3OZI
— B/R Open Ice (@BR_OpenIce) February 21, 2025
Mike Eruzione comes out in a Johnny Gaudreau jersey and the crowd EXPLODES 🔥 pic.twitter.com/XgbBKU1zID
— B/R Open Ice (@BR_OpenIce) February 21, 2025
Gaudreau and his brother Matthew died in August after a drunk driver hit them while they were cycling near their home in New Jersey. Gaudreau played for the Calgary Flames and most recently the Columbus Blue Jackets. Gaudreau had also represented the United States on the international level multiple times throughout his career.
This was not the first time that USA had paid tribute to Gaudreau during the tournament.
More of the Latest Sports News
This article was originally published on www.si.com as 'Miracle on Ice' Hero Mike Eruzione Pays Tribute to Johnny Gaudreau at USA vs. Canada.
