Crystal Bowersox sings the national anthem before the start of the Walleye game today in Toledo. The 'American Idol' contestant was cheered by thousands of hockey fans.
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Crystal Bowersox sang the national anthem prior to today's Toledo Walleye game at the Huntington Center.
PHOTO GALLERY: Crystal Bowersox performs in Toledo
Bowersox performed as part of the team's "Pink In The Rink" promotion, which raises money and awareness for breast cancer. The promotion spans two games — the Walleye beat Evansville 7-1 on Saturday and hosted Trenton at 5:05 p.m. today.
Bowersox, an Elliston, Ohio, native, sang the national anthem hours ahead of a concert at the SeaGate Convention Centre with Monte Mar in a concert that benefits Toledo School for the Arts.