US Edition104-year-old WWII vet performs national anthem before Islanders game
Dominick Critelli, a 104-year-old WWII veteran and saxophonist, honored fallen soldiers with a stirring national anthem performance at UBS Arena before a 17,255-strong crowd.
- On Dec. 27, 2025, Dominick Critelli performed the U.S. national anthem on saxophone before the New York Islanders–New York Rangers game at UBS Arena, ending with a salute and chants of 'USA' from the crowd.
- A decorated Army staff sergeant, Critelli served in the U.S. Army from Oct. 28, 1942 to Nov. 21, 1945, fighting 151 days including the Battle of the Bulge and earning France's Legion of Honor last year.
- He has played saxophone since age 13, practices daily, and told NBC News 'It makes me happy'; at UBS Arena, capacity 17,255, he sustained the final note nearly 15 seconds.
- Islanders senior vice president of content and game presentation Brooklyn Boyars praised Critelli and called his story amazing as the New York Islanders defeated the New York Rangers 2-0 at UBS Arena.
- Beyond the arena, Dominick Critelli credits humor and a nightly half-glass of wine for his longevity and recalls performing for an estimated 50,000, 60,000 wartime audience.
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