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He was selected first overall by the Pittsburgh Penguins in the 2005 NHL Entry Draft.
15 Interesting Facts About Sidney Crosby
Sidney Crosby is a generational talent and captain for the Pittsburgh Penguins, widely considered one of the greatest hockey players of all time with multiple Stanley Cups and Olympic gold medals.
Position
Centre
Jersey
#87
Status
Active
Teams
6
Facts
15
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He has won three Stanley Cup championships with his team.
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His jersey number 87 and his 2007 contract signing of $8.7 million per year both reflect his birthdate of August 7, 1987.
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He scored the game-winning "Golden Goal" for Team Canada in overtime at the 2010 Winter Olympics.
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He became the youngest player in NHL history to reach 100 points in a single season.
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He is a member of the Triple Gold Club, having won Olympic gold, a World Championship, and the Stanley Cup.
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He became the youngest player ever to win a World Championship scoring title in 2006.
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His father, Troy, was a goaltender drafted by the Montreal Canadiens in 1984 but never played at the NHL level.
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He holds the Pittsburgh Penguins' franchise record for most playoff points.
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He was named one of the 100 Greatest NHL Players in history in 2017.
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He became the first rookie to record 100 points and 100 penalty minutes in the same NHL season.
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He won the Conn Smythe Trophy as playoff MVP in consecutive years (2016, 2017).
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He has served as captain for the Pittsburgh Penguins since 2007.
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He became the sixth-fastest player in NHL history to reach 800 career points.
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He was once nicknamed "Darryl" by his teammates in the QMJHL after scoring eight points in his first exhibition game.
About Sidney Crosby
Sidney Crosby, nicknamed "Sid the Kid" and "The Next One", is a Canadian professional ice hockey centre and captain of the Pittsburgh Penguins. Selected first overall in the 2005 NHL Entry Draft, he has led the Penguins to three Stanley Cups and is widely regarded as one of the greatest players of all time, known for his complete overall game and leadership.
Career Achievements & Milestones
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Stanley Cup Champion
2009
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Stanley Cup Champion
2016
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Stanley Cup Champion
2017
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Hart Memorial Trophy
2007
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Triple Gold Club Member
2015
Player Information & Stats
Detailed career statistics and background information about Sidney Crosby.
Player Info
Country: Canada
Position: Centre
Jersey #: 87
Status: Active
Age: 38 years old
Physical Stats
Height: 5' 11" (180 cm)
Weight: 200 lbs (91 kg)
Born: Halifax, Nova Scotia
Career Stats
Seasons: 20
Goals: 625
Assists: 1062
Points: 1687
Teams: 6
Drafted: 2005
Round: 1st
Teams & Career
Cole Harbour Red Wings Dartmouth Subways Truro Bearcats Shattuck St. Mary's Rimouski Océanic Pittsburgh Penguins
Sidney Crosby plays for 6 different teams during his 20 seasons career. He was originally drafted 1st overall by the Pittsburgh Penguins in 2005.