John Amirante's National Anthem Performance Before Game 7 Still Ranks as His Best

Madison Square Garden Staple for Years

John Amirante has been a familiar face at Madison Square Garden for many years, and his most famous performance of the National Anthem came before Game 7 of the 1994 Stanley Cup Finals between the Vancouver Canucks and the New York Rangers.

'On Cloud Nine'

Amirante, who was the Rangers' main anthem singer from 1980 to 2015, said he was "on cloud nine" before the game. "I was excited and thrilled to be there," he recalled. "It was an amazing experience."

Amirante's performance of the National Anthem was a powerful and moving moment for the fans in attendance, and it helped to set the stage for a memorable game. The Rangers went on to win Game 7 and capture the Stanley Cup, their first championship in 54 years.