Edmonton Oilers crowd sings U.S. national anthem after singer’s mic fails

By Matthew Paras - The Washington Times - Monday, May 1, 2017

About to sing the U.S. national anthem at an NHL playoff game, singer Brett Kissel had an idea once he realized his mic wasn’t working — have the crowd sing it with him.

It was a remarkable move, considering the game was in Canada.

Canadian fans at the Edmonton Oilers-Anaheim Ducks game broke out in the “Star Spangled Banner” Sunday, hitting every word and bailing out the singer.

An incredible moment
When the mic doesn’t work, the crowd takes over & belts out The Star-Spangled Banner…
…In Edmonton
🇺🇸🇨🇦 #StanleyCup pic.twitter.com/pWvrlknbV6

— NHL (@NHL) April 30, 2017

Kissel was appreciative.

Mic didn’t work for the anthems tonight @RogersPlace. But no worries. The best singers & fans are in #OilCountry! @EdmontonOilers!
— BRETT KISSEL (@BrettKissel) April 30, 2017