Sidney Crosby Conn Smythe Trophy (2016)
The Next One: Sid the Kid's legendary career with the Penguins.
Sidney Patrick Crosby (born August 7, 1987) is a Canadian professional ice hockey player who is a centre and captain for the Pittsburgh Penguins of the National Hockey League (NHL). Nicknamed "Sid the Kid" and dubbed "The Next One", he was selected first overall by the Penguins in the 2005 NHL entry draft. Born in Halifax and raised in Cole Harbour, Crosby was one of the most lauded prospects in ice hockey history and is widely regarded as one of the greatest ice hockey players of all time.
Quick Facts
- Championships won
- 3 Stanley Cups (2009, 2016, 2017)
Lore & Background
Crosby led the Penguins to Stanley Cup championships in 2009, 2016, and 2017, becoming the third player to win the Conn Smythe Trophy in consecutive years. He is the youngest captain in NHL history to win the Stanley Cup.
Reader's Guide
Crosby has won the Hart Memorial Trophy twice (2007, 2014), the Art Ross Trophy twice (2007, 2014), the Maurice Richard Trophy twice (2010, 2017), the Ted Lindsay Award three times (2007, 2013, 2014), and the Mark Messier Leadership Award (2010). He was named one of the 100 Greatest NHL Players in history in 2017.
Did You Know?
- Crosby was born in Halifax, Nova Scotia, and raised in Cole Harbour.
- He is the youngest player to date to reach 100 points in an NHL season, at 18 years and 253 days.
- Crosby captained Canada to gold at the 2014 Winter Olympics and the 2016 World Cup of Hockey, and is a member of the Triple Gold Club.
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