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Crosby with the Pittsburgh Penguins in 2019
Born	(1987-08-07) August 7, 1987 (age 37) Halifax, Nova Scotia, Canada
Height	5 ft 11 in (180 cm)
Weight	200 lb (91 kg; 14 st 4 lb)
Position	Centre
Shoots	Left
NHL team	Pittsburgh Penguins
National team	Canada
NHL Draft	1st overall, 2005 Pittsburgh Penguins
Playing career	2005–present

Sidney Patrick Crosby (born August 7, 1987) is a Canadian professional ice hockey player. He plays as a centre and is the captain for the Pittsburgh Penguins in the National Hockey League (NHL). People often call him "Sid the Kid" or "The Next One".

Crosby was chosen first overall by the Penguins in the 2005 NHL entry draft. He grew up in Halifax, Canada. Many experts thought he was one of the best young players ever. He is now seen as one of the greatest ice hockey players of all time.

Before joining the NHL, Crosby played two years for the Rimouski Océanic. He won many awards and helped his team reach the 2005 Memorial Cup final. In 2019, the Océanic and the Quebec Major Junior Hockey League retired his jersey number, 87.

Crosby started in the NHL in the 2005–06 season. He scored 102 points and was almost named the NHL Rookie of the Year. At 18 years old, he became the youngest player to score 100 points in an NHL season. In his second season, he led the NHL with 120 points. He won the Art Ross Trophy as the top scorer. He was the youngest player and the only teenager to win a scoring title in any major North American sport. That same year, Crosby won the Hart Memorial Trophy as the league's most valuable player (MVP). He also won the Lester B. Pearson Award as the best player chosen by other players.

He became the Penguins' captain in the 2007–08 season. He led them to the 2008 Stanley Cup Finals, but they lost. The next year, the Penguins won the Stanley Cup. Crosby became the youngest captain in NHL history to win the Cup.

In 2009–10, he won the Mark Messier Leadership Award. He scored 51 goals, winning the Maurice Richard Trophy as the NHL's top goal scorer. In 2011, Crosby had a concussion. This kept him out for most of that season and the next one. In 2014, Crosby won the Hart Memorial Trophy again. He also won his second Art Ross Trophy and third Ted Lindsay Award.

Crosby led Pittsburgh to Stanley Cup wins in 2016 and 2017. He became only the third player to win the Conn Smythe Trophy (playoff MVP) two years in a row. In 2017, he won his second Richard Trophy. He was also named one of the 100 Greatest NHL Players in history.

Crosby has played for Canada many times. He won gold at the 2005 World Junior Ice Hockey Championships. He also won gold at the 2010 Winter Olympics in Vancouver. He scored the winning goal in overtime against the United States. Crosby was captain of Team Canada at the 2014 Winter Olympics. He won his second Olympic gold medal there. A year later, he led Canada to gold in the World Championship. This made him a member of the Triple Gold Club. He is the only player in this club to have been captain of all three winning teams. In 2016, Crosby was captain when Canada won gold at the 2016 World Cup of Hockey. He was named MVP of that tournament.

Early Life and Hockey Beginnings

A recreation of Crosby's childhood dryer that was behind the net, used as shooting target practice, at PPG Paints Arena

Sidney Crosby was born in Halifax, Nova Scotia, on August 7, 1987. His parents are Troy and Trina Crosby. His jersey number, 87, and his contract signing for $8.7 million per year, match his birthdate (8/7/87). Sidney grew up in Cole Harbour and has a younger sister, Taylor.

His father, Troy, was a goaltender. He played for the Verdun Junior Canadiens in the Quebec Major Junior Hockey League (QMJHL). Troy was drafted by the Montreal Canadiens in 1984 but never played in the NHL. Growing up, Sidney looked up to Steve Yzerman. He was also a Canadiens fan, like his dad.

Crosby started playing hockey by himself at age two in his basement. He shot pucks into a net with the family dryer behind it. This led to a funny story that he practiced with the dryer itself. He learned to skate when he was three.

From ages 12 to 15, Crosby went to Astral Drive Junior High School. He was a great student and a good role model. At 15, Crosby moved to Shattuck-Saint Mary's in Minnesota to play hockey. While playing for the Rimouski Océanic, he went to Harrison Trimble High School in New Brunswick. He graduated in 2005.

Playing Career Highlights

Minor Hockey Years

Crosby started getting media attention for his hockey skills when he was very young. He gave his first newspaper interview at age seven. When he was 13, Nova Scotia's Minor Hockey Council would not let him play in the midget league. This league was for 15- to 17-year-olds. His family tried to change this but did not win.

The next year, he played midget hockey with the Dartmouth Subways. He scored 217 points in the regular season and playoffs. Dartmouth finished second at the 2002 Air Canada Cup. He was named the MVP and Top Scorer at this national tournament. He had 24 points in 7 games. Crosby also played two games with the Maritime Junior A Hockey League's Truro Bearcats when he was 14.

During his midget season, Crosby was on the CBC's Hockey Day in Canada TV show. He remembers that opposing players tried to hurt him. Parents would also yell at him. Because of this, he decided to play for an American hockey program. He went to Shattuck-Saint Mary's Boarding School, Minnesota for the 2002–03 season. In 57 games, he scored 72 goals and 162 points. He led his team to a national championship.

Junior Hockey with Rimouski Océanic (2003–2005)

The Rimouski Océanic of the Quebec Major Junior Hockey League (QMJHL) picked Crosby first in the 2003 Midget Draft. In his first practice game, he scored eight points. His teammates called him "Darryl" after a famous player who scored ten points in an NHL game. In his first regular QMJHL game, he scored one goal and two assists.

Crosby was named QMJHL Player of the Week many times. He also won Player of the Month and CHL Player of the Week awards. He finished his first QMJHL season with 54 goals and 81 assists in 59 games. He won the Jean Béliveau Trophy as the league's top scorer. He also won Rookie of the Year and MVP awards. He was the first QMJHL player to win all three big awards at once.

In the 2004–05 season, Crosby kept playing great. He led the league with 66 goals, 102 assists, and 168 points in 62 games. He won his second straight Beliveau Trophy. The Océanic had the best record in the league. They won the President's Cup as QMJHL playoff champions. Crosby led the playoffs with 31 points. He won the Guy Lafleur Trophy as playoff MVP.

The Océanic went to the 2005 Memorial Cup, Canada's national junior tournament. They lost in the final. But Crosby was named to the Tournament All-Star team. He also won the Ed Chynoweth Trophy as the top scorer with 11 points. In September 2019, the Rimouski Océanic and the QMJHL retired Crosby's number 87 jersey.

NHL Career with Pittsburgh Penguins (2005–Present)

Becoming a Superstar (2005–2007)

Crosby in November 2006, after being designated an alternate captain

Sidney Crosby was the top pick in the 2005 NHL draft by the Pittsburgh Penguins. This draft was often called the "Sidney Crosby Lottery."

He made his NHL debut on October 5, 2005. He got an assist on the team's first goal of the season. He scored his first NHL goal on October 8. Crosby started his rookie season playing with Hall of Famer Mario Lemieux. Lemieux later had to retire due to health issues.

In December 2005, Crosby was named an alternate captain for the Penguins. Some people thought he was too young for this role. Despite high hopes, the Penguins finished last in their conference. However, Crosby had a great first year. He set team records for assists (63) and points (102) for a rookie. He was the youngest player in NHL history to score 100 points in a season. He finished second in rookie scoring to Alexander Ovechkin. This started a big rivalry between them.

In his second NHL season (2006–07), Crosby got even better. He scored his first NHL hat-trick on October 28, 2006. He finished the season with 36 goals and 84 assists for 120 points. He became the youngest player in NHL history to win the Art Ross Trophy (scoring title). The Penguins improved a lot and made the playoffs. They lost in the first round to the Ottawa Senators.

Captaincy and First Stanley Cup (2007–2009)

Crosby (centre) with Chris Kunitz and Bill Guerin in game 6 of the 2009 Stanley Cup Finals

On May 31, 2007, Crosby became the Penguins' team captain. At 19 years old, he was the youngest captain in NHL history. He had turned down the captaincy earlier, feeling he wasn't ready. But after the playoffs, he felt more confident.

In June 2007, Crosby won the Hart Memorial Trophy (MVP) and the Lester B. Pearson Award (best player chosen by players). He was the youngest player to win the Pearson Award. He also became the youngest player named to the NHL's First All-Star team.

The Penguins signed Crosby to a five-year, $43.5 million contract extension. In January 2008, Crosby hurt his ankle. He missed many games. His teammate Evgeni Malkin stepped up during this time. The Penguins also got star player Marián Hossa. Pittsburgh reached the 2008 Stanley Cup Finals but lost to the Detroit Red Wings. Crosby tied for the playoff scoring lead with 27 points.

In the next season, Crosby reached 100 goals, 200 assists, and 300 points in his career. He finished third in league scoring with 103 points. The Penguins met the Washington Capitals in the playoffs. Crosby and Ovechkin both scored three goals in one game. The Penguins won the series and then swept the Carolina Hurricanes.

The Penguins faced the Detroit Red Wings again in the Stanley Cup Finals. This time, Pittsburgh won in seven games. Crosby won his first Stanley Cup. At 21 years old, he became the youngest NHL captain to win the Stanley Cup.

Crosby with Marc-André Fleury (left) and the Stanley Cup during the Penguins victory parade. By winning the Stanley Cup in 2009, Crosby became the youngest NHL captain to have his name engraved on the Stanley Cup.

Injuries and Back-to-Back Cups (2009–2018)

In the 2009–10 season, Crosby tied for the league lead in goals with 51. He won the Rocket Richard Trophy. He also had 58 assists for 109 points. Crosby won the Mark Messier Leadership Award for being a great leader. The Penguins lost in the second round of the playoffs.

Crosby's 200th NHL goal, November 27, 2010

In the 2010–11 season, Crosby had a 25-game point streak. He scored 200 NHL goals during this time. In January 2011, Crosby suffered two hits to his head. He was diagnosed with a concussion. He missed the rest of the season and the playoffs. Even though he played only 41 games, he was still the Penguins' top scorer.

Crosby missed the first 20 games of the 2011–12 season due to his concussion. He returned in November 2011, scoring two goals and two assists. But his concussion symptoms came back in December. He decided to wait until he felt completely well. He returned in March 2012. He played 22 games, scoring 37 points. The Penguins lost in the first round of the playoffs to the Philadelphia Flyers.

Crosby in December 2011. He was sidelined for most of the 2011–12 season after being diagnosed with concussion-like symptoms.

On June 28, 2012, Crosby signed a 12-year, $104.4 million contract extension. The start of the 2012–13 season was delayed by a lockout. Crosby was active in meetings for the players' union. When the season started, Crosby played very well. However, in March 2013, he broke his jaw from a slapshot. He missed the final 12 games of the season. He returned for the playoffs. The Penguins won their first two series. But they were swept by the Boston Bruins in the Eastern Conference finals. Crosby had no points in that series.

Crosby shakes hands with Bruins captain Zdeno Chára following Pittsburgh's elimination from the 2013 playoffs and Boston's four game sweep over them in the Eastern Conference finals.

Crosby played 80 games in the 2013–14 season, his healthiest season in years. He led the league with 68 assists and 104 points. He won the Art Ross Trophy, Hart Memorial Trophy, and Ted Lindsay Award again. The Penguins won their first playoff series. But they lost to the New York Rangers in the second round. The team changed its general manager and coach after this.

Crosby finished the 2014–15 season with 84 points. He scored his 800th career point in November 2014. He also scored his 300th NHL goal in April 2015. The Penguins barely made the playoffs. They lost to the New York Rangers in the first round.

Crosby skating against the Capitals in the second round of the 2016 playoffs

In the 2015 off-season, the Penguins added new players like Phil Kessel. Crosby had a slow start to the 2015–16 season. Some people wondered if he was getting too old. But under new coach Mike Sullivan, Crosby turned his season around. He scored his 900th career point in February 2016. He finished the season with 85 points. He was named team MVP for the sixth time.

The Penguins beat the New York Rangers in the first round of the 2016 playoffs. Then they beat the Washington Capitals. Crosby scored winning goals in the conference finals against the Tampa Bay Lightning. The Penguins won the Eastern Conference title. In the Finals, the Penguins beat the San Jose Sharks in six games. Crosby won his second Stanley Cup. He also won the Conn Smythe Trophy as the playoff MVP.

Crosby won his second straight Conn Smythe Trophy in 2017.

Crosby missed the first six games of the 2016–17 season with another concussion. When he returned, he played very well. On February 16, 2017, he reached 1,000 NHL points. He was the 12th fastest player to reach this milestone. He played in his first NHL All-Star Game since 2007. He finished the season with 89 points and 44 goals. He won the Rocket Richard Trophy for the second time.

The Penguins entered the 2017 playoffs as defending champions. They beat the Columbus Blue Jackets. Then they faced the Washington Capitals again. Crosby got another concussion in game 3 but returned for game 5. The Penguins won the series. They then beat the Ottawa Senators in seven games to reach the Stanley Cup Finals.

In the Finals, Pittsburgh beat the Nashville Predators in six games. The Penguins became the first team to win back-to-back Stanley Cups since 1998. Crosby won his second straight Conn Smythe Trophy. He was only the third player to do this. He finished second in playoff scoring with 27 points.

Crosby and Evgeni Malkin (left) in October 2017. They became the cornerstone players of the Pittsburgh Penguins in the mid-2000s, earning the nickname "The Two-Headed Monster".

In the 2017–18 season, Crosby played all 82 regular season games for the first time. He had 89 points. On February 11, 2018, he scored his 400th NHL goal. On March 21, he got his 700th NHL assist. The Penguins beat the Philadelphia Flyers in the first round of the 2018 playoffs. Crosby scored a hat-trick in game 1. He also passed Mario Lemieux as the Penguins' all-time playoff points leader. The Penguins lost to the Washington Capitals in the second round. Crosby finished with 21 playoff points.

Recent Seasons (2018–Present)

On December 31, 2018, Crosby played his 900th NHL game. In January 2019, he was chosen for his eighth NHL All-Star Game. He scored four goals and four assists and won his first All-Star MVP award. During the 2018–19 season, Crosby passed Mario Lemieux for most games played for the Penguins. He also became second in all-time Penguins scoring. He reached 1,200 career points. He finished the season with 100 points.

The Penguins lost in the qualifying round of the 2019–20 season to the Montreal Canadiens. This happened on Crosby's 33rd birthday.

In the 2020–21 season, Crosby led the team in scoring with 62 points. He won the team's MVP Award. On February 20, 2021, Crosby became the first Penguin to play 1,000 games for the team. The Penguins made the playoffs for the 15th year in a row. However, they lost in the first round to the New York Islanders.

On February 15, 2022, Crosby scored his 500th career goal. He was the 46th player in NHL history to do this. He was also the second Penguin, after Lemieux. On April 10, he reached 1400 points in the NHL. Crosby finished the 2021–22 season with 84 points. The Penguins played the New York Rangers in the 2022 playoffs. Crosby reached 200 career playoff points. But he got an elbow to the head in game 5 and missed game 6. He returned for game 7, but the Penguins lost the series.

In the 2022 off-season, Crosby helped Evgeni Malkin sign a new deal with the Penguins. Crosby started the 2022–23 season strong. He recorded his 900th career assist in November 2022. On April 8, Crosby reached his 1500th career point. He was the 15th NHL player to do this. Despite Crosby playing all 82 games, the Penguins missed the playoffs for the first time since his rookie season.

In his 19th NHL season, on November 4, 2023, Crosby played his 1,200th game. On April 1, 2024, he became the second player in NHL history to average a point per game for 19 seasons in a row, joining Wayne Gretzky. On April 11, Crosby recorded his 1,000th NHL assist. He was the 14th player in league history to reach this mark. Crosby played all 82 games and had 94 points. However, the Penguins missed the playoffs for a second straight season.

On September 16, 2024, Crosby signed a two-year contract extension with the Penguins. On November 23, he scored his 600th NHL goal. He was the 21st player in league history and second Penguin to do this.

International Play

Crosby with the Canadian men's national ice hockey team during the 2010 Winter Olympics
Medal record
Representing  Canada
Men's ice hockey
Winter Olympics
Gold	2014 Sochi
Gold	2010 Vancouver
World Championships
Gold	2015 Czech Republic
World Cup
Gold	2016 Toronto
World Junior Championships
Gold	2005 United States
Silver	2004 Finland

Junior International Play

Crosby first played for Canada at the 2003 U-18 Junior World Cup. He was the youngest player on the team at 16. Canada finished fourth. He scored four goals and six points in five games.

Crosby then played in two World Junior Championships. In December 2003, he became the fifth 16-year-old to play for Canada at this tournament. He was the youngest player to score a goal in the tournament's history in 2004. Canada won a silver medal that year. The next year, in 2005, Canada won gold. Crosby scored six goals and three assists. He later said winning this gold medal was his most memorable hockey moment.

Men's International Play

After his rookie NHL season, Crosby played for Canada at the 2006 IIHF World Championship. He was an alternate captain. He led the tournament in scoring with eight goals and eight assists. He was the youngest player ever to win a World Championship scoring title. Canada did not win a medal. Crosby was named the tournament's best forward.

Crosby (against glass) celebrates moments after scoring the gold medal-winning goal at the 2010 Winter Olympics over the United States

Crosby was named to the Canadian team for the 2010 Winter Olympics. He was an alternate captain. He scored the winning goal in overtime against the United States in the gold medal game. This goal is known as the "Golden Goal." Many people call it "Canada's most iconic sports moment."

Crosby was captain of Team Canada at the 2014 Winter Olympics. Canada won gold again. Crosby scored one goal and two assists. His only goal was in the final against Sweden. This showed he plays well in big games. In 2015, Crosby captained Canada to its first World Championship title since 2007. Canada won all 10 games. Crosby became the 26th member of the Triple Gold Club. He is the first to captain all three winning teams.

In 2016, Crosby was captain for the 2016 World Cup of Hockey. He led the tournament in scoring and helped Canada win. He was named the MVP. He joined Bobby Orr and Wayne Gretzky as the only players to win the Conn Smythe Trophy, Hart Memorial Trophy, and World Cup MVP. Canada's coach, Mike Babcock, said Crosby is a "serial winner" and a great leader. In 2020, he was named to the IIHF All-Time Canada Team.

Crosby was one of the first three players named to Canada's team for the 2022 Winter Olympics. However, the NHL decided not to send players due to the pandemic. Crosby said he felt bad for players who missed out.

Player Profile

Style of Play

Sidney Crosby is known for his amazing hockey skills. As captain and first-line centre for Canada, he often played with different teammates. Coaches found it hard to find players who could keep up with him. His teammate, Rick Nash, said Crosby is "so fast" and thinks about the game "far beyond everyone else's process."

Assistant coach Ken Hitchcock said Crosby thinks at a very high level when the other team has the puck. He knows where the puck is going ahead of time. This helps him steal passes and create scoring chances.

Other NHL players often praise Crosby's backhand shot. Jonathan Quick, a goalie for the Los Angeles Kings, said Crosby has "the best backhand shot" in the NHL. He noted Crosby's ability to quickly switch from a forehand shot to a powerful backhand shot.

Reputation and Impact

Crosby during a game against the New York Islanders in March 2018.

Crosby is known for his vision on the ice, his passing, his leadership, and his hard work. He is considered one of the greatest players of all time. Bobby Orr named Crosby among the top five players in NHL history. Wayne Gretzky said Crosby is "the best player in the game today." He added that Crosby makes a bigger impact in important games.

Gordie Howe was also impressed by Crosby. He said, "Unless you put two guys on him, he'll kill you in a game." Mario Lemieux praised Crosby for playing well on both offense and defense. Other players and coaches have highlighted his strong work ethic. Pittsburgh coach Mike Sullivan called Crosby the "best 200-foot player in the game" and the "heartbeat" of the Penguins.

In 2017, Crosby was named one of the 100 Greatest NHL Players in history. Fox Sports ranked him 15th among the greatest athletes of the 21st century. TSN named him the eighth-best NHL player of all time. Canadians voted Crosby the greatest athlete of the 21st century in a 2017 survey. In 2018, NHL players voted Crosby as the "most difficult to play against," "best role model," and the player they'd want to win one game.

Drafting Crosby changed the Pittsburgh Penguins. It helped get money for a new arena. It also stopped talk that the team would move to another city. His arrival helped increase attendance by 33% in his first season. It also helped grow hockey in the Pittsburgh area.

Crosby is known for being welcoming to new teammates. Former teammate Matt Cullen said Crosby makes an effort to include new and younger players. Crosby often learns about new team members and greets them.

Some current NHL players, like Jack Hughes, grew up watching Crosby. They said they tried to play like other players because playing at Crosby's level seemed "unrealistic."

Jerseys and Memorabilia

Crosby's number 87 Pittsburgh Penguins jersey has always been one of the top sellers on the NHL's website. In January 2005, someone stole his red Canada jersey from the World Junior Hockey Championship. It was later found in a mailbox. His white jersey from the tournament sold for $22,100. The money went to youth hockey charities.

Less than a year later, Crosby's jersey from his first NHL game went missing. It was later found at the Pittsburgh International Airport. His jersey from his third NHL game sold for $21,010 in an auction for Hurricane Katrina relief. Crosby's game-worn jersey from the 2007 All-Star Game sold for $47,520. This was much more than any other jersey in that auction.

After Crosby won the Olympic gold medal in 2010, his stick and glove went missing. People thought they might have been stolen. A company offered a $10,000 reward. The items were later found. His stick was accidentally sent to a hockey hall of fame in Russia. His glove was found in a bag belonging to his Olympic teammate, Patrice Bergeron.

Personal Life and Community Work

"Home of Sidney Crosby" city sign in Cole Harbour.

Crosby usually keeps his personal life private. He does not use social media much. His fitness trainer, Andy O'Brien, said Crosby likes "the regular, simple things in life." Crosby lived with Mario Lemieux's family from 2005 to 2010. In 2010, he bought his own home. He also bought a house in Halifax, Nova Scotia, in 2006.

In 2010, Crosby signed a big endorsement deal with Reebok. In 2015, he signed with Adidas. He also has deals with Bell, Tim Hortons, and Gatorade. Canada Post featured Crosby on a postage stamp. In 2016, he won an Emmy Award for a TV special.

Crosby's younger sister, Taylor, is a hockey goaltender. She also went to Shattuck-Saint Mary's for hockey. She played college hockey at Northeastern University and St. Cloud State University.

Crosby is very active in his hometown of Cole Harbour, Nova Scotia. In 2009, he started the Sidney Crosby Foundation. This group helps charities that benefit children. In 2015, he started a hockey school in Cole Harbour. His "Little Penguins Program" gives free equipment and lessons to thousands of kids in Pittsburgh.

Career Statistics

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Regular Season and Playoffs

Bold indicates led league

• _{1999–2000 stats are from "Age-old question: Cole Harbour hockey association bars peewee player from bantam tourney". The Halifax Daily News. April 5, 2000.}

International Play Statistics

Awards and Achievements

Crosby holding the Stanley Cup during Penguins' home opener of the 2017–18 NHL season

Crosby with an Olympic gold medal following the 2010 Winter Olympics.

Award / honour	Year
NHL
NHL All-Rookie Team	2006
NHL All-Star Game	2007, 2008, 2009, 2011, 2015, 2017, 2018, 2019, 2023, 2024
Art Ross Trophy	2007, 2014
Hart Memorial Trophy	2007, 2014
Ted Lindsay Award	2007, 2013, 2014
Mark Messier Leadership Award	2007, 2010
NHL First All-Star team	2007, 2013, 2014, 2016
Stanley Cup champion	2009, 2016, 2017
NHL 2000s All-Decade second team	2009
Maurice "Rocket" Richard Trophy	2010, 2017
NHL Second All-Star team	2010, 2015, 2017, 2019
Conn Smythe Trophy	2016, 2017
NHL All-Star Game SuperSkills Competition Accuracy Winner	2017
NHL All-Star Game Most Valuable Player	2019
NHL 2010s All-Decade first team	2020
Best NHL Player ESPY Award	2007, 2008, 2009, 2010, 2013, 2014, 2016, 2017
Pittsburgh Penguins
Michel Brière Rookie of the Year Award	2006
Most Valuable Player Award	2006, 2007, 2010, 2013, 2014, 2016, 2017, 2019, 2021
A.T. Caggiano Memorial Booster Club Award	2006, 2007, 2010, 2013, 2014
Aldege "Baz" Bastien Memorial Good Guy Award	2006, 2009, 2010
The Edward J. DeBartolo Community Service Award	2010, 2016, 2017
Players' Player Award	2018, 2019, 2021
International
World Junior gold medal	2005
World Championship leading scorer	2006
World Championship best forward	2006
World Championship All-Star team	2006
Olympic gold medal	2010, 2014
World Championship gold medal	2015
World Cup of Hockey gold medal	2016
World Cup of Hockey leading scorer	2016
World Cup of Hockey Most Valuable Player	2016
IIHF All-Time Canada Team	2020
IIHF All-Decade Team	2010–2020
CHL / QMJHL
President's Cup champion	2004
RDS/JVC Trophy	2004
QMJHL All-Rookie Team	2004
Michel Bergeron Trophy	2004
CHL Rookie of the Year	2004
QMJHL first All-Star team	2004, 2005
Michel Brière Memorial Trophy	2004, 2005
Jean Béliveau Trophy	2004, 2005
Paul Dumont Trophy	2004, 2005
Offensive Player of the Year	2004, 2005
CHL first All-Star team	2004, 2005
CHL Player of the Year	2004, 2005
CHL Top Scorer Award	2004, 2005
Canada Post Cup	2004, 2005
Guy Lafleur Trophy	2005
Mike Bossy Trophy	2005
Top Pro Prospect	2005
Memorial Cup All-Star team	2005
Ed Chynoweth Trophy	2005
Rimouski Océanic and Quebec Major Junior Hockey League Océanic de Rimouski retired jersey #87	2019
Minor
Nova Scotia Major Midget Hockey League Champion	2002
Air Canada Cup Tournament MVP Award	2002
Air Canada Cup Top Scorer Award	2002
Air Canada Cup Scholarship	2002
USA Hockey National Midget Champion	2003
Other awards
Dapper Dan Sportsman of the Year	2006, 2007, 2017
Sporting News, NHL Player of the Year	2007
ESPY Award, NHL Player of the Year	2007, 2008, 2009, 2010, 2013, 2014, 2016, 2017
Lou Marsh Trophy (Canadian athlete of the year)	2007, 2009
Lionel Conacher Award (Canadian male athlete of the year)	2007, 2009, 2010
Order of Nova Scotia	2008
AIF Chairman's Award for leadership in community and charitable activities	2008
ESPN, Top Ten NHL Players of the Decade (2000–2009)	2009
Sporting News, Top 50 Players in Today's NHL (Ranked No. 1)	2009
Sporting News, Top Under-25 Athlete	2010
The Sports Network, Hockey's Top 50 (Ranked No. 1)	2010, 2011, 2012, 2013, 2014, 2015, 2016
The Hockey News, Saku Koivu Award (Comeback Player)	2013
The Hockey News, Mario Lemieux Award (Best Player)	2013, 2014
Queen Elizabeth II Diamond Jubilee Medal	2013
The Hockey News, Wayne Gretzky Award (MVP)	2014, 2016
Triple Gold Club	2015
ESPN, Top 20 Athletes 1995–2015 (Ranked No. 20)	2015
Mid-Atlantic Emmy Award, Best Sports One-Time Special	2016, 2020
Sporting News, NHL Athlete of the Decade	2010–2020
ESPN, NHL's All-Decade Awards: MVP	2010–2020
Order of Canada	2022

Records and Milestones

IIHF Records

• Youngest player to win a World Championship scoring title.

Pittsburgh Penguins Records

• Most assists (63) and points (102) in a season by a rookie.
• Most regular season overtime goals (13).
• Most games played for the Penguins.
• Most playoff points for the Penguins.
• Most playoff assists for the Penguins.
• Most playoff games for the Penguins.
• Most points in the Stanley Cup Finals (20).
• Most playoff games with multiple points.

NHL Records

• First rookie to record 100 points and 100 penalty minutes in a season.
• Youngest player to record 100 points in a season (18 years, 253 days).
• Youngest player to record 200 career points (19 years and 207 days).
• Youngest player to record 2 consecutive 100-point seasons (19 years, 215 days).
• Youngest player voted to start in an All-Star Game.
• Youngest Art Ross Trophy and Lester B. Pearson Award winner.
• Youngest player to be named to the NHL's first All-Star team.
• Youngest player to lead NHL playoffs in scoring (20 years, 9 months, and 28 days).
• Youngest NHL captain to win the Stanley Cup (21 years, 10 months, and 5 days).
• One of only 6 players in NHL history to win multiple Conn Smythe Trophies.
• Fewest games played by an NHL team's leading scorer (66 points in 41 games in 2010–11).

Images for kids

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  Crosby with the Pittsburgh Penguins in 2019

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  A recreation of Crosby's childhood dryer that was behind the net, used as shooting target practice, at PPG Paints Arena

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  Crosby in November 2006, after being designated an alternate captain

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  Crosby in April 2007 during the 2007 Stanley Cup playoffs

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  Crosby (centre) with Chris Kunitz and Bill Guerin in game 6 of the 2009 Stanley Cup Finals

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  Crosby with Marc-André Fleury (left) and the Stanley Cup during the Penguins victory parade. By winning the Stanley Cup in 2009, Crosby became the youngest NHL captain to have his name engraved on the Stanley Cup.

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  Crosby's 200th NHL goal, November 27, 2010

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  Crosby in December 2011. He was sidelined for most of the 2011–12 season after being diagnosed with concussion-like symptoms.

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  Crosby shakes hands with Bruins captain Zdeno Chára following Pittsburgh's elimination from the 2013 playoffs and Boston's four game sweep over them in the Eastern Conference finals.

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  Crosby skating against the Capitals in the second round of the 2016 playoffs

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  Crosby won his second straight Conn Smythe Trophy in 2017.

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  Crosby and Evgeni Malkin (left) in October 2017. They became the cornerstone players of the Pittsburgh Penguins in the mid-2000s, earning the nickname "The Two-Headed Monster".

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  Crosby during a game against the New York Islanders in March 2018.

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  Crosby with the Canadian men's national ice hockey team during the 2010 Winter Olympics

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  Crosby (against glass) celebrates moments after scoring the gold medal-winning goal at the 2010 Winter Olympics over the United States

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  "Home of Sidney Crosby" city sign in Cole Harbour.

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  Crosby holding the Stanley Cup during Penguins' home opener of the 2017–18 NHL season

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  Crosby with an Olympic gold medal following the 2010 Winter Olympics.

See also

In Spanish: Sidney Crosby para niños

• List of Pittsburgh Penguins players
• List of NHL players with 50 goal seasons
• List of NHL players with 100-point seasons
• List of NHL players with 1,000 points
• List of NHL players with 1,000 games played
• List of NHL players with 500 goals