Sidney Crosby, nicknamed "Sid the Kid," is a Canadian professional ice hockey centre and captain of the Pittsburgh Penguins. Drafted first overall in 2005, he was highly touted as "The Next One" and is now considered one of hockey's all-time greats. Raised in Halifax, his exceptional talent and leadership have defined his successful NHL career.
In 2003, during Sidney Crosby's first exhibition game, he scored eight points leading his teammates to nickname him "Darryl" in reference to Darryl Sittler's ten-point NHL game in 1976.
In the 1980 NHL season, Wayne Gretzky became the first teenager to lead the NHL in scoring since 1980.
In 1984, Sidney Crosby's father, Troy Crosby, was drafted 240th overall by the Montreal Canadiens.
In 1985, Sidney Crosby's father, Troy Crosby, helped the Verdun Junior Canadiens win the President's Cup, leading them to the 1985 Memorial Cup.
On August 7, 1987, Sidney Patrick Crosby was born in Halifax, Nova Scotia, Canada. He would later become a professional ice hockey player.
The 2008 season was the first time since 1992 that the team reached the final round.
In 2001, Sidney Crosby was drafted by the Truro Bearcats of the Maritime Junior A Hockey League (MJAHL) as a 13-year-old.
In the 2001 NHL season, the Penguins made their first playoff appearance since 2001.
In 2002, Sidney Crosby led the Dartmouth Subways to a second-place finish at the Air Canada Cup and earned MVP and Top Scorer awards at the national tournament, finishing with 24 points in 7 games.
In December 2003, Sidney Crosby was named to Canada's World Junior Championship team, becoming the fifth 16-year-old to represent Canada at the tournament.
In 2003, Sidney Crosby was selected first overall in the Midget Draft by the Rimouski Océanic of the Quebec Major Junior Hockey League (QMJHL).
On July 17, 2004, Sidney Crosby was selected first overall by Toronto in the World Hockey Association (WHA) entry draft.
Due to the labor lockout that suspended the entire 2004–05 NHL season, positioning for the 2005 draft was conducted via a weighted lottery based on each team's playoff appearances and draft lottery victories in the last four years.
In January 2005, an Air Canada baggage handler in Montreal stole Sidney Crosby's red Canada jersey from the World Junior Hockey Championship. His white jersey from the tournament was eventually sold for $22,100, which went to youth hockey charities and 2004 Indian Ocean earthquake relief.
Returning to the Océanic for the 2004–05 season, Crosby continued dominating the league, leading the league with 66 goals, 102 assists and 168 points over 62 games to capture his second consecutive Beliveau Trophy
Throughout the 2004 NHL season, Crosby battled Alexander Ovechkin for the rookie scoring lead, finishing second to Ovechkin in points and losing to him for the Calder Memorial Trophy.
On July 30, 2005, Sidney Crosby was selected first overall in the NHL draft by the Pittsburgh Penguins.
From September 2005 to February 2008, Sidney Crosby's number 87 Pittsburgh Penguins jersey was the top seller on the NHL's website. It remained among the top-selling jerseys since his rookie season.
On October 5, 2005, Sidney Crosby made his NHL debut against the New Jersey Devils, recording an assist on Mark Recchi's goal in a 5-1 loss.
On December 15, 2005, Michel Therrien replaced Ed Olczyk as head coach of the Penguins.
From 2005 until 2010, Sidney Crosby lived with Mario Lemieux's family in Sewickley, Pennsylvania.
In 2005, Crosby and the Océanic lost the Memorial Cup Final and Crosby earned the Ed Chynoweth Trophy. He also prepared for the 2005 NHL entry draft.
In 2005, Sidney Crosby led his major junior club, the Rimouski Océanic, to the Memorial Cup final. Also in 2005-06 season, Crosby debuted in the NHL, recorded 102 points, and was runner-up for the Calder Memorial Trophy.
In 2005, Sidney Crosby was selected first overall by the Pittsburgh Penguins in the NHL entry draft. He was highly touted and nicknamed "Sid the Kid".
In 2005, Sidney Crosby won a gold medal at the World Junior Championships representing Canada.
In 2005, drafting Sidney Crosby helped to secure funding for a new arena and ended speculation that the franchise would relocate from Pittsburgh. His presence boosted attendance by 33%.
In 2005, while playing for the Rimouski Océanic of the QMJHL, Sidney Crosby graduated from Harrison Trimble High School in Moncton, New Brunswick.
In June 2006, Sidney Crosby bought his first house on Grand Lake in Halifax, Nova Scotia.
On October 28, 2006, Crosby scored his first NHL hat-trick in an 8-2 victory over the Philadelphia Flyers.
In 2006, following his rookie season with the Pittsburgh Penguins, Sidney Crosby participated in the IIHF World Championship as an alternate captain for Canada. He led the tournament with eight goals and eight assists but Canada failed to medal, losing to Finland in the bronze medal game. Crosby was named the tournament's top forward and to the competition's all-star team.
In January 2007, Sidney Crosby received the Mark Messier Leadership Award, recognized as a "superior leader within the sport, setting a positive example through on-ice performance, motivation of team members and a dedication to the community". This was the first year that the award was presented monthly.
On May 31, 2007, Sidney Crosby was named the team captain for Pittsburgh, making him the youngest team captain in NHL history at 19 years, 9 months, and 24 days.
In June 2007, Crosby won the Hart Memorial Trophy and the Lester B. Pearson Award, completing an off-season hat-trick in addition to his previously clinched Art Ross Trophy.
On July 10, 2007, Crosby signed a five-year, $43.5 million contract extension with the Penguins, ensuring his stay through the 2012-13 season.
In 2007, Sidney Crosby started the season with the Pittsburgh Penguins' captaincy, marking a significant milestone in his career.
In 2007, Sidney Crosby's contract signing reflected his birthdate (8/7/87) with a salary of $8.7 million per year.
In 2007, Sidney Crosby's jersey from his third NHL game was the highest-selling NHL jersey in an auction for Hurricane Katrina relief, selling for $21,010. Also, Crosby's game-worn jersey from the first period of the 2007 All-Star Game earned the most money in an online auction to benefit Hockey Fights Cancer, selling for $47,520.
On January 18, 2008, Crosby suffered a high ankle sprain in a game against the Tampa Bay Lightning.
From September 2005 to February 2008, Sidney Crosby's number 87 Pittsburgh Penguins jersey was the top seller on the NHL's website. It remained among the top-selling jerseys since his rookie season.
On March 27, 2008, Crosby returned from injury to help the Penguins defeat the New York Islanders 3-1.
On October 18, 2008, Crosby surpassed career benchmarks of 100 goals, 200 assists, and 300 points in a game against the Toronto Maple Leafs.
In 2008, Sidney Crosby led the Pittsburgh Penguins to the Stanley Cup Finals, but they were defeated by the Detroit Red Wings in six games.
On December 30, 2009, Sidney Crosby was named to the Canadian Olympic roster as an alternate captain for the 2010 Winter Olympics.
In 2009, Crosby won his first Stanley Cup title in seven games with the Penguins defeating the Detroit Red Wings.
In 2009, Sidney Crosby created the Sidney Crosby Foundation, an organization committed to helping charities benefiting children.
In 2009, Sidney Crosby received the Mark Messier Leadership Award and won the Maurice Richard Trophy as the NHL's leading goal scorer.
In May 2010, Sidney Crosby purchased his own home in Sewickley, Pennsylvania, having previously lived with Mario Lemieux's family since 2005.
On May 29, 2010, Sidney Crosby signed the richest endorsement contract in NHL history with Reebok, expected to pay him $1.4 million per year for five to seven years.
On July 27, 2010, Sidney Crosby joined his former mentor Mario Lemieux from his rookie year to be the first to skate on the new ice at the Consol Energy Center.
On November 5, 2010, Sidney Crosby began a 25-game point streak against the Anaheim Ducks.
On December 28, 2010, Sidney Crosby's 25-game point streak ended against the New York Islanders.
At the 2010 Winter Olympics, Sidney Crosby scored the game-winning goal in overtime against the United States in the gold medal game. This goal, known as the "Golden Goal", is considered by some as "Canada's most iconic sports moment".
Following Sidney Crosby's Olympic gold medal victory with Canada in 2010, his stick and glove went missing, sparking suspicion of theft. Reebok Canada offered a CAD$10,000 reward for their return. The items were later found, with the stick intended for the International Ice Hockey Federation Hall of Fame and the glove in a teammate's bag.
Following the Pittsburgh Penguins' second-round elimination in the 2010 Stanley Cup playoffs, Sidney Crosby declined an invitation to join Canada midway through the 2010 IIHF World Championship.
In 2010, Sidney Crosby scored the game-winning goal in overtime against the United States in the gold medal game at the Winter Olympics in Vancouver, securing the gold medal for Canada.
In 2010, Sidney Crosby was the runner-up for the Art Ross Trophy and was a finalist for the Hart Memorial Trophy. He also received the Mark Messier Leadership Award and scored 51 goals, winning the Maurice Richard Trophy.
On January 1, 2011, during the 2011 NHL Winter Classic against the Washington Capitals, Sidney Crosby suffered a hit to the head from Dave Steckel, leading to concussion symptoms.
On January 3, 2011, Sidney Crosby was selected as a 2011 All-Star, along with teammates Evgeni Malkin, Marc-André Fleury and Kris Letang, but was unable to participate due to injury.
On November 21, 2011, Sidney Crosby returned to play after missing time due to concussion-like symptoms, scoring two goals and two assists in a game against the New York Islanders.
In early 2011, Sidney Crosby sustained a concussion that sidelined him for the rest of the season and most of the following 2011-12 campaign.
On March 15, 2012, Sidney Crosby returned to action after experiencing a recurrence of concussion-like symptoms, recording two assists in a win against the New York Rangers.
On June 28, 2012, the Penguins announced that Sidney Crosby agreed to a 12-year, $104.4 million contract extension, keeping him in Pittsburgh through the 2024-25 NHL season.
On September 15, 2012, the NHL lockout began, which postponed the start of the 2012-13 season until January 2013. During this time, Sidney Crosby attended meetings between NHLPA representatives and NHL owners.
On July 10, 2007, Crosby signed a five-year, $43.5 million contract extension with the Penguins, ensuring his stay through the 2012-13 season.
On January 6, 2013, the NHL lockout ended, leading to the start of the regular season on January 19, 2013.
In January 2013, Sidney Crosby started the shortened NHL season strong, totaling 31 points in the first 21 games.
In 2013, Sidney Crosby won his second career Ted Lindsay Award and was a finalist for the Hart Memorial Trophy.
On November 26, 2014, Sidney Crosby scored his 800th career point against the Toronto Maple Leafs, becoming the sixth-fastest player in NHL history to reach that milestone.
In 2014, Sidney Crosby captained Team Canada and won his second consecutive Olympic gold medal at the Winter Olympics.
In 2014, Sidney Crosby finished the season with a league-high 104 points, winning the Art Ross Trophy for the second time in his career. He also went on to win the Hart Memorial Trophy and the Ted Lindsay Award.
In 2014, Sidney Crosby won the Hart Memorial Trophy and his second career Art Ross Trophy with 104 points, as well as his second consecutive and third overall Ted Lindsay Award.
In 2014, Sidney Crosby's younger sister, Taylor, joined the Northeastern Huskies women's ice hockey team as a freshman at Northeastern University in Boston.
Sidney Crosby was selected to represent Canada at the 2014 Winter Olympics and was named team captain. Canada won gold, with Crosby contributing one goal and two assists. He scored his only goal in the final against Sweden.
On April 1, 2015, Sidney Crosby scored his 300th career NHL goal against Steve Mason of the Philadelphia Flyers.
On December 12, 2015, Mike Johnston was fired as head coach of the Penguins after posting a 15-10-3 record through 28 games. This occurred during a season where Crosby struggled to score points, leading some to speculate about a decline in his performance.
In 2015, Sidney Crosby captained Canada to its first World Championship title since 2007, with the team winning all 10 games. Crosby, scoring four goals and seven assists, became the 26th member of the Triple Gold Club.
In 2015, Sidney Crosby signed a six-year endorsement contract with Adidas.
In 2015, Sidney Crosby started a hockey school in Cole Harbour. His "Little Penguins Program" has provided free equipment and lessons to local youngsters in Pittsburgh.
In 2015, Sidney Crosby's sister Taylor transferred to Minnesota's St. Cloud State University and played with the St. Cloud State Huskies women's ice hockey team.
In September 2016, Sidney Crosby won an Emmy Award for his role in There's No Place Like Home With Sidney Crosby and for his participation in the Merci Sidney video.
In September 2016, Wayne Gretzky stated that Sidney Crosby has consistently proven himself to be the best player in the game, especially in important matches.
In October 2016, Mario Lemieux commended Sidney Crosby for his ability to play both sides of the puck, noting significant improvement in his defensive skills.
In 2016, Hockey Canada appointed Sidney Crosby as captain for the 2016 World Cup of Hockey. Crosby led the tournament in scoring with 10 points, helping Canada win the championship and was named the tournament's most valuable player.
In 2016, Sidney Crosby led Pittsburgh to a Stanley Cup championship, adding to his career achievements.
On January 27, 2017, Sidney Crosby was named one of the 100 Greatest NHL Players in history during a ceremony at the All-Star Weekend in Los Angeles.
On February 16, 2017, Sidney Crosby registered an assist on a Chris Kunitz goal against the Winnipeg Jets to reach 1,000 NHL points in his 757th game, becoming the 12th-fastest (and 11th-youngest) player to reach that milestone.
In June 2017, a survey conducted by Sportsnet showed that Sidney Crosby was voted by Canadians as the greatest athlete of the 21st century.
In 2017, Sidney Crosby led Pittsburgh to another Stanley Cup championship and became the third player to win the Conn Smythe Trophy (playoff MVP) in consecutive years.
In 2017, Sidney Crosby won his second Richard Trophy and was named one of the 100 Greatest NHL Players in history.
Sidney Crosby's sister Taylor played hockey at St. Cloud State University through to graduation at the end of the 2017–18 school year.
On February 11, 2018, Sidney Crosby scored his 400th NHL goal against Jake Allen of the St. Louis Blues, becoming the 95th player in NHL history to reach the milestone. The Penguins defeated the Blues 4–1.
In March 2018, an NHLPA poll of over 500 players voted Sidney Crosby as the "most difficult to play against, best role model, best team player, the player you'd want to win one game, and the player who would be a great coach upon retirement".
In April 2018, Sidney Crosby was chosen as Nova Scotia's "Best athlete ever" by the Nova Scotia Sport Hall of Fame.
In an April 2018 article for The Washington Post, teammates and coaches emphasized Sidney Crosby's strong work ethic and dedication to excellence as key factors in his enduring success in the NHL.
On April 18, 2018, during game 4 of the playoffs against the Philadelphia Flyers, Sidney Crosby passed Mario Lemieux as the Penguins' all-time playoff points leader with 173 points.
On December 31, 2018, Sidney Crosby played his 900th NHL game in a 3–2 win over the Minnesota Wild, becoming the second player in Penguins history to reach the mark.
On January 3, 2019, Sidney Crosby was selected to play in the NHL All-Star Game for the eighth time in his career. He scored four goals and four assists, helping the Metropolitan Division to victory, winning his first All-Star MVP award.
In March 2019, Pittsburgh head coach Mike Sullivan described Sidney Crosby as the "best 200-foot player in the game" and the "heartbeat" of the Penguins.
In March 2019, an anonymous survey conducted by The Athletic showed that Sidney Crosby was regarded as the best all-around NHL player by his peers.
In September 2019, the Rimouski Océanic retired jersey number 87 in Crosby's honor, and the QMJHL also retired the number for all its teams.
In 2019, the Rimouski Océanic and the Quebec Major Junior Hockey League retired Crosby's jersey number 87.
In January 2020, Sidney Crosby was selected to the NHL All-Decade First Team, recognizing his achievements and contributions to hockey over the past decade.
On August 7, 2020, Sidney Crosby's 33rd birthday, the Montreal Canadiens upset the Pittsburgh Penguins in four games during the Eastern Conference qualifying round, eliminating Pittsburgh from the playoffs.
In 2020, Sidney Crosby was named to the IIHF All-Time Canada Team and the Men's All-Decade Team, solidifying his legacy as one of the greatest Canadian hockey players of all time.
On February 20, 2021, Sidney Crosby became the first player in Penguins history to play 1,000 games with the franchise in a 3–2 win over the New York Islanders.
On October 3, 2021, Sidney Crosby was named to Canada's team for the 2022 Winter Olympics. However, he was unable to compete due to the NHL's decision not to attend as a result of the Omicron variant.
In 2021, Sidney Crosby was a finalist for the Ted Lindsay Award.
On February 15, 2022, Sidney Crosby achieved a significant career milestone by scoring his 500th career goal during a power play against the Philadelphia Flyers. This accomplishment made him the 46th player in NHL history to reach this mark, and the 18th to have scored all 500 goals for a single team. He became only the second Penguin to score 500 goals, the first being Mario Lemieux.
On November 5, 2022, Sidney Crosby recorded his 900th career assist on a goal scored by Jake Guentzel during a game against the Seattle Kraken, which the Penguins lost 3-2. He was the sixth-fastest player in NHL history to reach this milestone.
Four months before the 2022 Winter Olympics, Rob Rossi of The Athletic called Sidney Crosby "arguably North America's most dominant team-sport Winter Olympian."
On November 4, 2023, Sidney Crosby participated in his 1,200th NHL game, marking his 19th season in the league. During the game, he recorded an assist in a dominant 10-2 victory against the San Jose Sharks.
On April 1, 2024, after a 5-2 victory over the New York Rangers, Sidney Crosby became only the second player in NHL history, after Wayne Gretzky, to average a point per game for 19 consecutive seasons.
On June 28, 2024, Sidney Crosby was among the first six players chosen to represent Team Canada in the 2025 4 Nations Face-Off.
On September 16, 2024, Sidney Crosby extended his commitment to the Pittsburgh Penguins by signing a two-year contract extension worth $17.4 million, averaging $8.7 million per year.
In 2025, Sidney Crosby captained Canada to a championship win in the inaugural 4 Nations Face-Off.
In 2025, the QMJHL began presenting their Rookie of the Year award as the “Sidney Crosby Trophy”.
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