Oilers fans step in to sing Star-Spangled Banner

Who would haveguessed that Canadian hockey fans would sing the most beautiful rendition of The Star-Spangled Banner?

Brett Kissel on Oilers fans saving anthem: 'It was a magical moment'

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Brett Kissel on Oilers fans saving anthem: 'It was a magical moment'

That's what happened in Edmonton on Sunday night at Rogers Place, beforethe Oilers' Western Conference semifinal game against the Anaheim Ducks. The fans stepped into help out country star Brett Kisselafter it appeared his microphone failed during the U.S. national anthem.

Kissel, who was born in Flat Lake,was grateful as the sellout crowd of 18,347 showed him some Alberta love.

Evenright-wing U.S. media organization Breitbart News took notice.

Anaheim went on to win 6-3, but Edmonton still has a 2-1 edge in gamesin the best-of-seven series.