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104-Year-Old Veteran Serenades Fans with Saxophone at Game

12/31/2025

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Dominick Critelli, a 104-year-old World War II veteran and Army staff sergeant, performed The Star-Spangled Banner on saxophone at UBS Arena before New York Islanders vs. New York Rangers game on December 27, 2025, as more than 18,000 fans applauded.
Critelli has played saxophone since age 13, practices daily, and holds three Bronze Stars.
He said he wants the kids to remember that the crowd chanted 'U-S-A' during the performance.

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Dominick Critelli, a 104-year-old World War II veteran and Army staff sergeant, performed The Star-Spangled Banner on saxophone at UBS Arena before New York Islanders vs. New York Rangers game on December 27, 2025, as more than 18,000 fans applauded.
Critelli has played saxophone since age 13, practices daily, and holds three Bronze Stars.
He said he wants the kids to remember that the crowd chanted 'U-S-A' during the performance.