WATCH: 104 year-old World War 2 veteran performs national anthem at Rangers vs. Islanders game

New York Rangers v New York Islanders ELMONT, NEW YORK - DECEMBER 27: World War II veteran Dominick Critelli plays the national anthem prior to the game between the New York Islanders and the New York Rangers at UBS Arena on December 27, 2025 in Elmont, New York. (Photo by Steven Ryan/NHLI via Getty Images) (Steven Ryan/NHLI via Getty Images)

By Tory

This performance was chilling to see in real life. Dominick Critelli, a 104 year-old World War 2 veteran, performed the national album at the Rangers vs. Islanders game on Saturday December 27. The performance brought fans in the arena to their seats chanting “USA!”

The video has fans petitioning they want Dominick Critelli to perform at big sporting events!