Sidney Crosby is a Canadian ice hockey player in the National Hockey League. He was drafted by the Pittsburgh Penguins as the first overall pick in the 2005 NHL Entry draft and is currently serving as captain for the Penguins. Dreaming of excelling in the sport, he started his junior hockey journey with the Rimouski Oceanic where he achieved a lot of accolades and helped his team to the 2005 Memorial Cup Finals. He made a solid impact in junior hockey and Oceanic and the Quebec Major Junior Hockey League retired his jersey number 87 in 2019.
Crosby debuted in the NHL during the 2005-2006 season. He quickly showcased his talent by becoming a runner-up for the Calder Memorial Trophy, given to the Rookie of the Year. He had a contribution of 102 points in his rookie season. Crosby soon reached the 100-point score in a single NHL season and became the youngest player ever to do that. In his second NHL season 2007-2008, he won the Art Ross Trophy for his contribution of 120 points. With this honor, he became the youngest and only player to achieve this title in the North American sports league. He also secured the Hart Memorial Trophy as the Most Valuable Player of the league and the Ted Lindsay Award for the most outstanding player.
Sidney was named as the captain of the Penguins in the 2007-2008 season. He led the Penguins to the Stanley Cup Finals in 2008 but they were ultimately defeated by the Detroit Red Wings in six games. However, the Penguins managed to reach the Stanley Cup Finals in 2009 and this time, they claimed the victory. Sidney became the youngest captain at the age of 21 years to lead his team to win this prestigious trophy. The penguins has won three stanley cups in the captaincy of Sidney Crosby in 2009, 2016, and 2017
Sidney Crosby Nationality
Sidney Crosby was born on August 7, 1987, in Halifax, Nova Scotia to parents Troy and Trina. He holds Canadian citizenship. He grew up in Cole Harbour with his younger sister Taylor. His father Troy played as a goalie in the Quebec Major Junior Hockey League in the Verdun Junior Canadiens. He contributed to the team in winning the 1985 President's Cup and also 1985 Memorial Cup. Troy was drafted by the Montreal Canadiens in 1984 but he never played in the National Hockey League. As a kid, Crosby admired Steve Yzerman and was a fan of the Canadiens. He developed an interest in hockey when he was very young and started playing the sport at the age of two. He played hockey with home equipment and learned skating at the age of three years. He attended Astral Drive Junior High School from the age of 12 to 15 and after that, he moved to Shattuck-Saint Mary's in Faribault, Minnesota for a hockey program. When he was playing junior hockey at the QMJHL, he attended Harrison Trimble High School in Moncton, New Brunswick, and graduated from there in 2005.
Sidney Crosby Net Worth
Sidney Crosby has a net worth of $75 million. He is one of the most renowned players in the history of sport and established himself as a solid player in the National Hockey League. He has earned most of his income from his hockey career. His handsome net worth is the result of his determination and skills on the ice. He is one of the highest-paid NHL players with an annual salary of around $12 million.
FAQs
A.Sidney Crosby was born on August 7, 1987, in Halifax, Nova Scotia and grew up in Cole Harbour, Canada.
A. Sidney Crosby's parents are Trina Crosby and Troy Crosby.
A. As of 2024, Sidney Crosby has surpassed 1,500 points in his NHL career.
Sidney Crosby has appeared in numerous NHL All-Star Games throughout his career, with 10 selections.
A. Sidney Crosby won two Olympic gold medals with Team Canada in 2010 (Vancouver) and 2014 (Sochi).
