After Audio Malfunction, Minnesota H.S. Hockey Ref Belts Out National Anthem

CBS Minnesota

March 3, 2021

MINNEAPOLIS (WCCO) — Referees take a lot of heat, but one in Minnesota came to the rescue before the game even started.

On Tuesday night before the Orono vs. Mound-Westonka game, referee Chris Jessen said that players and refs were standing on the ice for the national anthem, but another song started playing through the speakers.

As the audio team attempted to correct the situation, Jessen says instead of awkwardly waiting he asked if he could have the mic. He then sang the national anthem himself.

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