Newsmax Interview with ‘Miracle on Ice’ Team Captain: LSU Should Have Prioritized Anthem

April 2, 2024 TruthUSA

Louisiana State University women’s basketball coach Kim Mulkey should have prioritized the national anthem instead of skipping it before Monday’s NCAA Tournament game against the University of Iowa, according to 1980 Miracle on Ice hockey captain Mike Eruzione in an interview with Newsmax on Tuesday.

During an appearance on Newsmax’s “American Agenda,” Eruzione expressed his disappointment, stating, “Most times, when you’re playing in big games, and I’ve been obviously involved with the NCAA hockey situations, you normally get an itinerary of the events, what’s taking place, what’s happening, so they had to have known there was going to be the anthem.”

He continued, “Why would one team show up and not the other? She said it was unintentional; it should have been a priority, in my opinion. That should have been the first thing. I know they have a sequence of events that they go through before a game and how they prepare, but once you know there’s an anthem being played, that should be a priority in your locker room for your team to be out there. It’s just another way of getting frustrated for a country of people that are getting a little disgusted that we’re doing things like this, and these things are happening.”

Eruzione, an Olympic gold medalist, also expressed his belief that the national anthem should be played in every school at the beginning of the school day, highlighting the importance of respecting the anthem.

After a video circulated showing only Iowa players present for the national anthem, Mulkey faced backlash. In a press conference following her team’s loss, she rejected suggestions that LSU players intentionally skipped the anthem.

Reflecting on the incident involving WNBA star Brittney Griner, who used to kneel for the national anthem before being detained in Russia on drug charges, Eruzione emphasized the importance of learning from such experiences: “I’m old school. I’m a believer in the anthem. I’m a believer in the American flag. If you have an issue with it, then find another way to tell your story or promote what you want to promote, but don’t turn your back on the flag and don’t turn your back on the national anthem.”

Eruzione shared his experience at a funeral service for a 98-year-old World War II veteran, emphasizing the importance of instilling a sense of pride in today’s youth for the country, flag, and anthem.

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