Miracle on Ice Anniversary: Playing Mike Eruzione in Miracle a life-changing experience for Patrick O’Brien Demsey Matt Vautour

But it’s playing Eruzione that still defines his career. Demsey and his wife, actress Kristen Ariza, ran into Kurt Russell and Goldie Hawn two years ago in Santa Monica and the legendary actor embraced him using his on-screen nickname as they caught up. “He was like, ‘Oh my God, Rizzo!’ ” Demsey recalled laughing. Early in his time in ...