U.S. National Anthem

• Regina’s Matt Dumba becomes 1st NHL player to take a knee during anthem

  "Racism is everywhere, and we need to fight against it," Dumba said.

  Canada

  Aug 1, 2020
  
• Rick Zamperin: Bold move by Nike to include Colin Kaepernick in Just Do It campaign

  Colin Kaepernick gave rise to an issue that most definitely needed to be discussed and Nike should be lauded for helping continue the conversation.

  Sports

  Sep 4, 2018
  
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• Bob Layton: Respecting our national anthem

  There has been disrespect shown for the national anthems of Canada, the U.S., and even China.

  Commentary

  Jun 29, 2018
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• Country star Brett Kissel’s crazy week continues with birth of daughter

  All eyes will be on Alberta country musician Brett Kissel Wednesday night when he takes to the ice at Rogers Place to sing the Star-Spangled Banner ahead of Game 4 between the Edmonton Oilers and Anaheim Ducks.

  Canada

  May 3, 2017
• Oilers fans help sing ‘The Star-Spangled Banner’ after mic malfunction

  More than 18,000 Edmonton Oilers sang The "Star-Spangled Banner" word for word after a microphone malfunction at Rogers Place Sunday night.

  Canada

  Apr 30, 2017