Anderson was a member of the United States National team at the 1977 Ice Hockey World Championships.

After getting a scholarship to play college football for the University of Minnesota Anderson found himself injured with a torn Achilles tendon.

Thinking his athletic career was over, Herb Brooks came to the training room and told Anderson to try out for the Gopher hockey team.

He was also a member of the United States National team at the 1977 Ice Hockey World Championships.

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