# 105-year-old war veteran plays national anthem on saxophone

> 105-year-old war veteran performs national anthem on saxophone at NHL game.
- Title: 105-year-old war veteran plays national anthem on saxophone
- Summary: 105-year-old war veteran performs national anthem on saxophone at NHL game. 105-year-old WWII Army veteran Dominick Critelli played the national anthem on…
- Keywords: dominic critelli, islanders, rangers, nfl, national anthem, saxophone, war veteran, ubr arena, gaming, sports, 105-year-old, war
- Source: Dexerto — https://dexerto.com/entertainment/105-year-old-war-veteran-performs-national-anthem-on-saxophone-at-nhl-game-3415362
- Author: Matthew Benson
- Published: 2026-10-04T14:19:59+00:00
- Read time: 1 min
- Topics: dominic critelli, islanders, rangers, nfl, national anthem, saxophone, war veteran, ubr arena, gaming, sports
## Dominick Critelli
105-year-old WWII Army veteran Dominick Critelli performed the national anthem on saxophone at an NHL game.
## Custom number 105 jersey
Critelli received a custom number 105 jersey presented by Islanders legend Butch Goring before his performance.
## Air Medal recipient
Critelli is an Air Medal and three-time Bronze Star recipient, knighted by French President Emmanuel Macron in 2024.
## Fan reaction
Fans cheered and applauded Critelli's performance, with online comments praising his patriotism and longevity.
## Patriotism statement
Critelli said, 'What this country has done for me, no other country in the world could do. I love the USA, and I wouldn’t change it.'

> What this country has done for me, no other country in the world could do. And I mean that. I love the USA, and I wouldn’t change it.
## Key takeaway

105-year-old WWII Army veteran Dominick Critelli played the national anthem on saxophone at an NHL game, earning cheers from fans and online praise for his patriotism.