by Eric Kuzmiak, Bleacher Report, FOXSports.com

Updated: August 2, 2008, 7:28 PM EST 15 comments

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The Star Spangled Banner — If you've ever attended a game at Mellon Arena, you know that the "Let's Go Pens" cheer bellowed out in between "Land of the free" and "Home of the brave" is the perfect anecdote for anyone who is not yet ready for the game.

The Canadian National Anthem — There is but one thing that I envy about Ottawa Senators fans: They get to hear Lyndon Slewidge sing "Oh, Canada" every game. Whether you're Canadian, American, Russian or any other origin, whether you're singing off key in English or French, you have to have respect this timeless classic.

Crazy Train by Ozzy Osbourne — This is one of those songs that you could even hear while walking into an 8 a.m. biology class that just might make you drop your books and start jumping up and down.

Cotton Eye Joe by Rednex — Perhaps the most entertaining of the songs on the list, Cotton Eye Joe has evolved into a call for fans to just let loose. Whether you see that crazy college kid dancing in the aisle or the 85-year-old grandmother in front of you tapping her feet, Cotton Eye Joe always ensures that something crazy is about to happen.

Clubfoot by Kasabian — This song is relatively new to hockey arenas, but it should take off very quickly. The lyrics themselves are enough to make anyone want to lace up the skates and hit the ice to lay a solid shoulder check into the oppositions' star right winger.

Blitzkrieg Bop by The Ramones — More commonly known as the "Hey, ho, let's go," song, Blitzkrieg Bop is perfect for those "We desperately need a goal," moments. It's the fans' classic call-to-arms for their team.

Welcome to the Jungle by Guns 'n Roses — The perfect pre-game intimidator of the opposition, Welcome to the Jungle is commonly played just before the puck is dropped for the opening faceoff. Though it very rarely serves as more than a crowd energizer, Welcome to the Jungle is the ultimate "This is our house," song.

Hells Bells by AC/DC — Hells Bells is rarely played long enough to hear lead singer Brian Johnson belt out the opening line "I'm a rollin' thunder, pourin' rain," — the simple tolling of the bell is enough to evoke any crowds' dark side. Whether it's before a big power play or an opening faceoff against a bitter rival, Hells Bells is the classic "We hope you're ready for us," song.

Kickstart My Heart by Motley Crue — The title itself lets you know what this song is all about. Vince Neil's piercing vocals combined with Nikki Syxx's raging guitar always get the crowd going.

We Will Rock You by Queen — If you didn't know what song would be number one on this list, you might not have a pulse. There will never be another front man quite like Freddie Mercury, just as there will never be another song quite like We Will Rock You. We Will Rock You is a timeless song that should be played at least once during every NHL game for the rest of time.

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