World War II veteran celebrates 100th birthday cheering on Stars at Game 1

Naval officer honored by team during military salute

Stars 100 year old fan

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By Anna Kulesa
@akulesa_ NHL.com Staff Writer

One Dallas Stars fan had 100 reasons to smile on Tuesday.

William H. “Mac” McBride, a World War II veteran, celebrated his 100th birthday rooting for the Stars against the Colorado Avalanche during Game 1 of the Western Conference Second Round at American Airlines Center.

McBride joined the U.S. Navy in 1942 at the age of 18. He served on the U.S.S. Argonne, a reparations vessel stationed in the Pacific.

Dallas honored McBride, who has been a Stars Victory Club member since its inception, during their military salute.

McBride waved his rally towel as fans gave him a loud ovation.

Clearly, the hockey players weren't the only stars of the night.

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