The tall, debonair saxophonist known as the “Sophisticated Giant” had a seemingly effortless power in his playing. Hear 10 ...

Dominick Critelli said he wanted to honor fallen soldiers with his performance Steven Ryan/NHLI via Getty Dominick Critelli, 104, played the national anthem on saxophone before the Islanders-Rangers ...

A 104-year-old World War II veteran wowed the crowd at the UBS Arena in Long Island, New York on Saturday, Dec. 27 with a rousing rendition of the national anthem. Dominick Critelli, a decorated Army ...

For one night on Long Island, New York, the heated NHL rivalry between the Islanders and the Rangers was put on ice. Escorted by the Islanders’ Energy Team in front of more than 18,000 fans on ...

ELMONT, N.Y. — A 104-year-old World War II veteran showcased his musical chops on Saturday, playing “The Star-Spangled Banner” on saxophone before the NHL’s New York Islanders hosted their crosstown ...

While the Islanders blanked the Rangers on Saturday night, the real highlight came before the game, when 104-year-old Dominick Critelli, a World War II veteran, performed the national anthem on his ...

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Even at 104, Dominick Critelli is hitting all the high notes. The Floral Park super-senior saxophonist and World War II Army veteran will be performing the national anthem for the Islanders vs.