He is a graduate of the Collège militaire royal de St-Jean (BSc), the University of Tennessee (MSc), the Empire … [96] In the off-season, Crosby was awarded his second Ted Lindsay Award and finished as runner-up to the Hart Memorial Trophy and Bill Masterton Memorial Trophy. Crosby had 19 points in 13 games in the playoffs, though through seven games against the Canadiens, he had only one goal and four assists. In September 2015, major acquisition projects in support of the Canadian Army were added to the portfolio and the division was renamed Director General Major Project Delivery (Air and Land).
Internationally, Crosby has represented Canada on numerous occasions. [173] Crosby, who led the tournament in scoring with ten points, helped Team Canada win the championship, and was named the Most Valuable Player.
[58] Following a sweep of the Carolina Hurricanes in the Eastern Conference Final, Crosby opted against recent NHL tradition and picked up the Prince of Wales Trophy, which he had left untouched the previous year. [170][171] In 2015, Crosby captained Canada to its first World Championship title since 2007, with the team winning all 10 games and scoring 66 goals. Crosby finished the playoffs with 27 points (6 goals and 21 assists in 20 games), tying Conn Smythe-winner Henrik Zetterberg (13 goals and 14 assists in 22 games) for the playoff scoring lead. He later credited neurologists at UPMC and chiropractic neurologist Ted Carrick with helping him return to hockey. As a result, the Penguins jumped from last place in the Eastern Conference the previous season to fifth for the club's first playoff appearance since 2001. "[88] The Penguins went on to win the next two games, but ultimately lost the series in Game 6. [110] On February 2, Crosby scored three-straight goals for his first natural hat-trick in more than five years. Crosby told reporters that while "it took a lot to say no to that much money", he "work[ed] hard most of his life to play in the NHL". [39] He became the youngest player in NHL history to win the Lester B. Pearson,[40] and only the second youngest player ever to win the Hart (after Gretzky). But Crosby just hasn't been himself this season, scoring just six goals in 29 games and sitting with a plus/minus of minus-seven. [219] In 2016, he won an Emmy Award for his role in There's No Place Like Home With Sidney Crosby. [203] Crosby's arrival also aided in reinvigorating and expanding the roots of hockey in the Pittsburgh area. Complete player biography and stats. Crosby, scoring four goals and seven assists in nine games, became the 26th member of the Triple Gold Club. [224] His "Little Penguins Program" has provided free equipment and lessons to more than ten thousand local youngsters in Pittsburgh.[225]. Meeting the London Knights in the final, the Océanic were shut-out 4–0. [131] He was named team MVP and finished the season as the runner up for the Art Ross Trophy with 44 goals and 89 points in 75 games. [29] It marked the start of a rivalry that would help "define the league" for over a decade. I understand if they don't feel like waiting around. [9] The following year, he entered the midget level with the triple-A Dartmouth Subways and went on to score a combined 217 regular season and playoff points, leading Dartmouth to a second-place finish at the 2002 Air Canada Cup. After going pointless in the quarter- and semi-final against Russia and Slovakia respectively, Crosby scored the winning goal 7 minutes and 40 seconds into overtime against the United States in the gold medal game. [57] Despite being down 2–0 in the series, Crosby and the Penguins won the next three games and eventually defeated the Capitals in a seventh and deciding game, in which Crosby added another two goals. ], September 10, 2001: p. 32. At 21 years, 10 months, and 5 days, Crosby became the youngest NHL captain to win the Stanley Cup since 1895. [48] Crosby consequently sat out of the Penguins' next seven games and returned on March 27, 2008, to help the Penguins defeat the New York Islanders 3–1. In March 2013 he was appointed Director General, Major Project Delivery (Air), tasked with overseeing project managers charged with the acquisition and delivery of major weapon systems for the Royal Canadian Air Force. [215][216], On May 29, 2010, it was announced that Crosby would sign the richest endorsement contract in NHL history with Reebok, expected to pay Crosby $1.4 million per year for five to seven years. After dropping Game 1 at home, Crosby broke his goal drought in Game 2 as the Pens tied the series at 1–1 heading back to Madison Square Garden. ", "Sidney Crosby in class by himself at World Cup of Hockey", "Second Stanley Cup title lifts Crosby's legacy", "Is Sidney Crosby one of the best hockey players of all time? [91], With the season finally underway in late-January, Crosby set the pace for scoring, totalling 31 points (9 goals and 22 assists) through the first 21 games. "[38], At the NHL's annual awards show later in June 2007, Crosby completed a rare off-season "hat-trick", winning the Hart Memorial Trophy and the Lester B. Pearson Award in addition to his previously-clinched Art Ross Trophy. The following month, it was reported that Crosby turned down a US$7.5 million contract over three years to play for Hamilton. Troy played in the 1985 Memorial Cup and had been drafted 240th overall by the Montreal Canadiens in 1984, but never played at the NHL level. [159], Crosby debuted internationally for Canada at the 2003 U-18 Junior World Cup in the Czech Republic and Slovakia. His family sued but lost. Troy Crosby was appointed Chief of Staff for the Materiel Group in April 2018, after a 23-year military career and close to 10 years as a public servant. [notes 1] He had also won the Mike Bossy Trophy as the QMJHL's best prospect. In a rematch of the previous year's opening round, the Penguins began the 2008 playoffs facing the Ottawa Senators, whom they quickly swept in four games. [98] He also went on to win the Hart Memorial Trophy and the Ted Lindsay Award. [36][37] During the season, the Penguins had offered him the captaincy, but he had turned it down. And it seems like the more important the game, the more impact that he makes on a game. Crosby's teammate Brooks Orpik unleashed a slapshot which caught Crosby in the mouth, causing the centreman to lose several teeth. Assistant Deputy Minister (Materiel) (ADM(Mat)). "When you get a typical injury you're given a time frame, you're gradually working towards getting back ... With concussions there is not generally a time frame or a span where you're feeling better. Daily News [Halifax, N.S. The position title is ADM(Materiel). [160], Crosby went on to compete in two World Junior Championships with Team Canada's under-20 team. Crosby would finish with three goals and five assists in the six games. "[59], The Penguins met the Detroit Red Wings for the second straight year in the Finals, and this time Crosby won his first Stanley Cup title in seven games. The Best and Worst Picks From the First-Round of the 2020 NH... After a Tough Draft-Year, it’s no Longer a Matter of ‘When’... Mocking the First 3 Rounds, 92 Picks of the 2020 NHL Entry D... 1983, 8 #114 overall by Toronto Marlboros, Log in or go premium to post and read comments. [176][179] For example, in his column for The Players' Tribune, Jonathan Quick of Los Angeles Kings praised Crosby for having "the best backhand shot" in the NHL. By continuing your visit to this site, you accept the use of cookies to create visitor analytics. This was Crosby's first NHL fight. 1 player, who is? In January 2005, an Air Canada baggage handler in Montreal stole Crosby's red Canada jersey from the World Junior Hockey Championship. Bearcats scoop up 13-year-old Crosby: [DAILY Edition].
By the time Johnston was fired on December 12, 2015, after posting a 15–10–3 record through 28 games, some media outlets began speculating that Crosby had aged out of his prime scoring years. [115] His two-way game also received league-wide praise, with Hockey Hall of Fame coach Scotty Bowman stating that Crosby would be a good candidate for the Frank J. Selke Trophy as the league's best defensive forward. Most recently in the NSJHL with Halifax Lions. Van Horne, Ryan. Soon after, he attended the NHL prospect combine in preparation for the 2005 NHL Entry Draft. [165] The goal has later become known as the "Golden Goal" due to it being scored in the gold medal game. In doing so, he demands a lot out of his teammates. [66] Crosby won the Mark Messier Leadership Award, getting 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". The Penguins would capitalize on their Game 2 win, taking next two games and eliminating the Rangers home ice advantage. [125] Defeating the Tampa Bay Lightning 2–1 in Game 7, Crosby helped his team win the Eastern Conference championship, advancing to the Stanley Cup Final against the San Jose Sharks. [94] The Penguins would ultimately prevail 4–2 in the series over the Isles with Crosby scoring nine points (three goals and six assists) in the five games in which he played. Crosby went on to be selected first overall in the draft by the Pittsburgh Penguins on July 30, 2005. Nicknamed "Sid the Kid" and dubbed "The Next One," Cloud State Huskies women's ice hockey, NHL All-Star Game SuperSkills Accuracy Winner, Aldege "Baz" Bastien Memorial Good Guy Award, List of NHL players with 100-point seasons, "Pens sign Crosby to $43.5 million extension", "Sidney Crosby Signs Three-Year Deal with Frito Lay's and Pepsi", "Legendary story of Crosby dryer has a little bit of a wrinkle", "Crosby handles draft hoopla like veteran", "When 'The Kid' Was A Kid: Revisiting Sidney Crosby's remarkable 2002 Air Canada Cup performance", "Crosby's No. The team's collapse prompted Penguins ownership to fire general manager Ray Shero, replacing him with Jim Rutherford, the former general manager of the Carolina Hurricanes. [77], Crosby missed the first 20 games of the 2011–12 season due to the lingering effects of his concussion. [28] Hockey analyst Kelly Hrudey compared Crosby to Wayne Gretzky, who had a similar reputation as a "whiner" in his youth, and suggested that as Crosby matured, he would mellow out and his reputation would fade. When he was named to the team in December 2003, he became the fifth 16-year-old to represent Canada at the tournament, following Jay Bouwmeester, Jason Spezza, Eric Lindros and Wayne Gretzky. [207], Less than a year later, one of Crosby's game-worn sweaters disappeared. ", "If Sidney Crosby isn't the NHL's No.
[163] Despite his performance, Canada failed to medal, being shut-out by Finland 5–0 in the bronze medal game. Mr. Crosby was named the Acting Assistant Deputy Minister of the Materiel Group in September 2019. He was also elected team-MVP. [164] He scored the game-winning shootout goal for Canada in the second game of the preliminary round against Switzerland.