Eric Strobel (born June 5, 1958) in Rochester, Minnesota was an American ice hockey forward. Ice hockey, known simply as hockey in areas where it is more common than field hockey, is a team sport played on ice. ... The 1980 Winter Olympics, officially known as the XIII Olympic Winter Games, were held in 1980 in Lake Placid, New York, United States of America. ... June 5 is the 156th day of the year in the Gregorian calendar (157th in leap years), with 209 days remaining. ... Year 1958 (MCMLVIII) was a common year starting on Wednesday of the Gregorian calendar. ... Coordinates: Country United States State Minnesota County Olmsted Founded 1854 Mayor Ardell Brede Area    - City 103. ... Ice hockey, known simply as hockey in areas where it is more common than field hockey, is a team sport played on ice. ... Forward is a hockey player position on the ice whose responsibility is primarily offense. ...

Eric is best known for being a member of the Miracle On Ice 1980 U.S. Olympic hockey team won the gold medal team. The 1980 U.S. Olympic hockey team celebrates the goal that led them to victory over the USSR. The Miracle on Ice is the popular nickname for the mens ice hockey game in the 1980 Olympic Winter Games, in which a team of amateur and collegiate players from the... 1980 (MCMLXXX) was a leap year starting on Tuesday. ... Gold Medal is an album by American band The Donnas, released in 2004. ...

Eric attended the Rochester Mayo High School and University of Minnesota. Washington Avenue Bridge at night The University of Minnesota, Twin Cities, almost always abbreviated U of M, and sometimes referred to as The U by locals, is the oldest and largest part of the University of Minnesota system. ...

Though drafted into the NHL by the Buffalo Sabres, Strobel only played one season with Rochester of the AHL before disappearing from the hockey scene.

Eric now coaches the peewee A team for the Eastview Athletic Association in Apple Valley, MN.

Eric married Kim Robinson on July 31, 1987 and is currently father to two children, Leslie (Born November 21, 1987) and Krista (Born September 19th, 1988). Neither are involved in their father's sport of choice. Leslie now attends Colgate University where she is on the varsity swim team. She lives across the hall from two really cool swimmer boys, Cameron Voell and Robert Rutkowski.

Eric suffered a minor stroke on October 31, 2006 and recovered in the hospital. He is currently in physical therapy and is improving daily.