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You are right, and I hope it stays that way. I just wish SDS would treat others the way he treats me. Double standards........... I'll be looking forward to it! Opening night in place of Doug Allen? ?

There are singers out there that give inspiration each and every game. Not sure Doug Allen does that, but he does give a great consistent performance every game he sings in. I'd put him in the top 5 of current singers.

I made a comment that probably was a little over the top about Tampa's anthem singer. But it had no racial overtones. None. It just happened to be a comment about a black woman. Hoss came straight out and called me a racist. No mods have banned him over given him warnings. The ironic part is I've spent a pretty good part of this thread giving the highest praise to a black woman. Will any mod take notice? Probably not.

I hope so too. But SDS doesn''t like me so he'll never back me up.

OK, fair point. And I appreciate your input. I'm just saying it's not the first time Hoss has made racial claims and nobody has held him accountable.

He was also referring to a comment I made about an anthem singer and claimed I made a racist remark, to which he never found any proof. Just stop ruining my thread, a good one at that. If you all want to talk racism, start your own thread.

It's not the first time he's made racist claims with nothing to back it up. Hoss, leave your racist claims to another thread. I'm talking about anthem singers here. And so far it's been a damn good discussion.

I agree 100%. Keep it simple but show off your talents with your voice and volume. Which is why I think Whitney Houston's rendition was one of the all time greatest. Superior performance but didn't get too crazy with the improvising.

I don't think he has the voice of a Slewidge, Cornelison or Angilly. But I do think he is one of the better singers in the league and love the fact he keeps it simple and doesn't improvise. Not trying to sound cold, but I'm not a big fan of teams going to kids singing because they think it's cute. It's unfortunate Slewidge lost his job because Ottawa wanted to go that route.

Agreed. Respect the anthem. But it's also great to hear a fine rendition to set the tone.

Forgot about Kate. I don't put Lauren Hart on the same level, but I think it's cool the way the Phlyers mix in her singing with Kate Smith. Nothing against Lauren, I think she is pretty damn good. Just not on the same level as Cornelison, Slewidge, and Angilly.

I started this thread for NHL anthem singers. But I just have to add this. One of the greatest anthems ever sung, and very emotional with the start of the Persian Gulf war.

Let's not leave Doug Allen out of the mix. He certainly isn't Slewidge, Cornelison or Angilly. But he is pretty good. Very straighforward and no crazy improvisations.

No doubt he was a great entertainer. And at one point he was a great singer. But when he retired I think he was 115 years old and kind of washed up. But he sure was fun to watch.

Wow, that's an old classic, Thanks for that.

Done. I hope some will contribute. Not looking for a massive thread. Just a good conversation.

Jim Corneison Todd Angilly

Lyndon Slewidge

I know it's a small part of the game. But it does set tone for the game before it starts. Gets you hyped up if its done right. My top three........ Todd Angilly, Jim Cornelison and (unfortunately he isn't employed anymore) Lyndon Slewidge. Who else do you all have?

Have a great time!

I only call him Spuddy because that was his nickname before most of us were born. I call Boughner Boogie because that was his nickname in Sunrise. Just trying to keep things fun is all.

I referred to them as "general knowledge" because it has been widely referenced on this forum. If I am wrong, I apologize.

He is a hardass coach. He sticks up for his team, he is a cheerleader, and firing him was one of the worst things the Panthers ever did. Not saying his player stats qualifies him as being a quality head coach. But it does show he is a die-hard. He did win the Jack Adams, did he not?

Point taken. After taking into consideration what really happened, and the rules, you are correct with your assessment and I'm wrong.

I call him Spuddy because that was his nickname playing for all his years in Detroit. And also, just trying to lighten it up a bit because some people here are way too tense. Almost 500 points and 1,600 penalty minutes......... how can you pass that up?