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During an NHL playoff game, the singer's mic cut out while performing the Canadian national anthem. Buffalo fans spontaneously joined in to sing the anthem, creating a heartwarming moment.
A man holds Canada's flag.
National anthem fails can be really uncomfortable. Sometimes, a singer just canât hit the notes, or worse, they forget the words mid-song. The American national anthem, for example, is notoriously difficult to sing due to its unique pacing and wide vocal range. Other times, even when the singer is flawless, technical difficulties involving stadium equipment can cause the whole thing to go awry.
Viewers and fans watching the Buffalo Sabres vs. Boston Bruins NHL playoff game the other night were nearly treated to yet another national anthem disaster. Instead, something pretty amazing happened.
The Sabres have a tradition. They play the Canadian national anthemââO Canadaââbefore each and every game, even when their opponent is not Canadian. It is a noble way of honoring the sportâs large Canadian fan base and a friendly wave to Buffaloâs nearby neighbors in Ontario. Residents of the two regions intermingle constantly, and Southern Ontario is actually visible from Buffaloâs arena.
But when singer Cami Clune stepped up to perform the anthem before Game 5 of the NHL playoff series between the Sabres and the Bruins, she immediately ran into technical difficulties. Just seconds into the song, her mic cut out.
The singer's microphone cut out, prompting Buffalo fans to sing the anthem together.
Buffalo fans came together to sing the Canadian national anthem in support of the singer.
The Buffalo Sabres were playing against the Boston Bruins during the incident.
It showcased unity and support among fans, turning a potential embarrassment into a heartwarming moment.
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The 19,000 or so hockey fans at KeyBank Centerâmost of whom are Americanâdidnât skip a beat. They chimed in without hesitation and helped Clune finish the anthem with flair as her mic went in and out.
Just listen to the incredible unscripted moment:
The clip of the group singing went viral across social media, racking up more than 100,000 views on the official NHL YouTube channel. Cluneâs video drew another 60,000 views. The Sabres post, captioned simply âChills,â racked up nearly a million views on its own.
Commenters from Canada were incredibly moved by the seemingly simple gesture:
âThanks Buffalo fans, means a lot in these times, itâs good to see this.â
âThis is exactly what Canada needed. Thank you Buffalo!â
Americans, for their part, were proud to be reminded of the goodness of their friends and neighbors:
âWas at the game last night and we did not hesitate. We Love You Canada our great neighbors.â
âThats the America I remember. Thank you, Buffalo.â
Clune, meanwhile, took the near-gaffe in stride. She was moved by the way the entire stadium came together to have her back.
âWell that was interesting!! Thank you all for singing along with me. We have the best fans ever!â Clune wrote on Instagram.
Booing at sports games does not usually come from a place of hatred. It is often a playful way to engage in the rivalry. For example, American and Canada hockey fans have long booed each otherâs national anthems during high-stakes Olympic Games matchups.
However, Buffalo fans have proven themselves over and over to be a little bit different. Not only are they some of the fiercest (and wildest) sports fans around, but they are also among the most hospitable.
In this case, maybe they just sensed the moment. It has not been an easy year or two when it comes to United States-Canada relations. And let us be frank, Canada has not been super pleased with the U.S. for some time now, as evidenced by its own sports fansâ reactions to our anthem.
But the real story is not on the news every night or coming out of the mouths of politicians. Basic human kindness and mutual respect between neighbors still exist. Buffalo fans took the opportunity to remind us that we are all on the same team. The fact that they already knew every word of their neighborâs national anthem is incredibly moving and powerful.
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