Team USA legend Mike Eruzione reacts to backlash of Olympic gold team: 'Shut up and enjoy what they did'

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Mike Eruzione just wants everybody to "shut up" and celebrate.

Forty-six years after Eruzione became the first true American hockey hero, Jack Hughes followed in his footsteps Sunday after scoring a golden goal in overtime against Canada at the Milan Cortina Games.

As part of celebrating the first gold medal since Eruzione's "Miracle on Ice" team in 1980, the 2026 team spoke to President Donald Trump, partied in Miami and attended Tuesday's State of the Union address after visiting Trump in the Oval Office.

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Former USA hockey player Mike Eruzione on the ice before the start of the the first period against Team Canada during the 4 Nations Face-Off ice hockey championship game at TD Garden.  (Brian Fluharty-Imagn Images)

The team has since received backlash for its interactions with Trump, including laughter at a joke the president made about having to invite the women's team to the State of the Union. Tage Thompson was photographed in a MAGA hat, while Jack and Quinn Hughes both sported "45-47 USA" hats.

Eruzione, who scored the game-winning goal against the Soviets, ripped those criticizing the team.

"When you experience that moment and have an Olympic gold medal around your neck and the joy that it brought to so many people, who listens to the other side? Who listens to people b---- and complain? Shame on you," Eruzione told TMZ Sports.

Team USA hockey gold medalists Quinn Hughes, right, his brother Jack Hughes, left, and their teammates are recognized by President Donald Trump during the State of the Union address in the House Chamber of the U.S. Capitol Tuesday, Feb. 24, 2026.