Sidney Crosby Biography

Sidney Crosby is a Canadian professional ice hockey player who was born and brought up in Halifax, Nova Scotia, Canada. Currently, he is the captain of Pittsburgh Penguins in the National Hockey League (NHL). Previously, before joining the Pittsburgh Penguins, Crosby played for the Rimouski Océanic in the QMJHL league for two seasons.

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10 Quick Facts About Sidney Crosby

1. Name: Sidney Patrick Crosby
2. Age: 35 Years (As of 2022)
3. Birthday: August 7
4. Zodiac Sign: Leo
5. Height: 5 feet 11 inches (1.8 m)
6. Nationality: Canadian
7. Occupation: Ice Hockey Player
8. Marital Status: Married
9. Salary: $9 Million
10. Net worth: $55 million

Sidney Crosby Age

Sidney is 35 years old as of 2022, he was born on 7 August 1987, in Halifax, Nova Scotia, Canada. He celebrates his birthday on 7 August every year and his birth sign is Leo.

Sidney Crosby Height

Sidney stands at a height of 5 feet 11 inches (1.80 m). He has blond hair and light brown eyes.

Sidney Crosby Weight

Sidney weighs 91 kg (200 lbs).

Sidney Crosby Education

Sidney attended Astral Drive Junior High School located in Halifax County, Nova Scotia before transferring to Shattuck-Saint Mary’s in Faribault, MN. However, he graduated from Harrison Trimble High in 2005.

Sidney Crosby Parents, and Sister

Sidney was born to Troy Crosby and Trina Crosby. His father Troy was also a goaltender for the Verdun Junior Canadiens and also played in the 1985 Memorial Cup. Details about his mother Trina are rather scarce and unavailable. Moreover, Crosby has a younger sister called Taylor Crosby.

Sidney Crosby Wife

Sidney is quite a private individual compared to his fellow athletes. Crosby is not married yet, however, he has a girlfriend namedKathy Leutner, nevertheless, the two love birds are rarely seen in public together.

Sidney and his future wife Kathy Leutner met through mutual friends back in 2008 and have been together ever since. Although the duo is not married yet, they reside together in Grand Lake in Halifax, Nova Scotia.

As soon as we have information about Sidney’s wedding we shall update all the details surrounding the couple’s marriage.

Sidney Crosby Contract and Salary

Sidney signed an enormous 12-year extension contract with the Penguins valued at $104.4 Million in 2012. The Penguins announced Crosby’s new contract on June 28, 2012, with a guarantee of $95.4 Million in the first year. Specifics of the contract include that he would receive a salary of $12 Million per year for the first three seasons and $3 million per year for the last three years.

Furthermore, Crosby will receive the following salary in his 12 years stay at the Penguins:

• 2013/2014 season – $12 Million
• 2014/2015 season – $12 Million
• 2015/2016 season – $12 Million
• 2016/2017 season – $10.9 Million

• 2017/2018 season – $10.9 Million
• 2018/2019 season – $10 Million
• 2019/2020 season – $9 Million
• 2020/2021 season – $9.6 Million

• 2021/2022 season – $9 Million
• 2022/2023 season – $3 Million
• 2023/2024 season – $3 Million
• 2024/2025 season – $3 Million

Crosby’s 2012 contract makes him the most paid NHL player. NHL is a North American Ice Hockey League.

Sidney Crosby Net Worth

Sidney Crosby has an estimated Net Worth of $55 Million as of 2022. This includes his assets, money, and income. His primary source of income is his career as an ice hockey player. Through his various sources of income, Crosby has been able to accumulate a good fortune but prefers to lead a modest lifestyle.

Sidney has enjoyed a long career in the sports industry spanning more than a decade. Additionally, after signing his contract valued at $104.4 Million in 2012, Sidney’s Net Worth is expected to rise.

Sidney Crosby Measurements and Facts

Here are some interesting facts and body measurements you should know about Sidney.

Sidney Crosby Wiki

• Full Names: Sidney Patrick Crosby
• Popular As: Sidney Crosby
• Gender: Male
• Famous for: Captain for the Pittsburg Penguins
• Education‎: Astral Drive Junior High School, Shattuck-Saint Mary’s, and Harrison Trimble High
• Occupation / Profession: Ice hockey player
• Nationality: Canadian
• Race / Ethnicity: White
• Religion: Christian
• Sexual Orientation: Straight

Sidney Crosby Birthday

• Age / How Old?: 35 years (2022)
• Zodiac Sign: Leo
• Date of Birth: August 7, 1987
• Place of Birth: Halifax, Nova Scotia, Canada
• Birthday: August 7

Sidney Crosby Body Measurements

• Body Measurements: Not Available
• Height / How Tall?: 5 feet 11 inches (1.80 m)
• Weight: 200 lbs (91 kg)
• Eye Color: Light brown
• Hair Color: Blonde
• Shoe Size: Not Available

Sidney Crosby Family and Relationship

• Father (Dad): Troy Crosby
• Mother: Trina Crosby
• Siblings (Brothers and Sisters): Taylor Crosby
• Marital Status: Single
• Wife/Spouse: Not Applicable
• Dating / Girlfriend: Dated Kathy Leutner
• Children:  Sons (None) Daughter(None)

Sidney Crosby Net Worth and Salary

• Net Worth: $55 Million
• Salary: $9 Million
• Source of Income: Ice hockey

Sidney Crosby House and Cars

• Place of living: Grand Lake in Halifax, Nova Scotia
• Cars: Car Brand to be Updated

Sidney Crosby Jersey

Sidney rocks the jersey number #87 which are the initials to his birthdate and month. Crosby was born on 8/7/87.

Sidney Crosby Hockey

• Sidney Crosby was born to an athlete father. His father Troy played Hockey thus he had a great influence on him. Sidney started playing hockey at his father’s basement when he was 2 years of age. Additionally, Crosby had the magical touch while playing hockey that he started attracting media coverage at the age of seven.

• He continued playing hockey when he enrolled at Shattuck-Saint Mary’s. Sidney entered minor hockey competition designated for 15 – 17 years old at 14 years and helped Dartmouth Subways finish second at the 2002 Air Canada Cup. Furthermore, he scored a total of 217 goals in that season.
• After Crosby’s exemplary performance at the midget league, Truro Bearcats called him up to play two games in the Maritime Junior Hockey League. Nevertheless, his great play was accompanied by increased criticism, physical and verbal attacks from fellow players, and parents of players. As a result of the harsh environment, Sidney opted to play for Shattuck-Saint Mary’s Boarding School in Minnesota.
• Rimouski Océanic selected Sidney in the 2003 Midget Draft for the Quebec Major Junior Hockey League (QMJHL). Crosby finished the 2003 season at QMJHL with 54 goals and 81 assists from 59 games and earned the Jean Béliveau Trophy. Besides Jean Béliveau Trophy Sidney received the RDS/JVC Trophy and MVP’s Michel Brière Memorial Trophy.
• Crosby finished the 2004/ 2005 season at WHA with 66 goals and 102 assists from 62 games helping the Oceanic finish the season with the best record of 45 wins and 98 points. Furthermore, Oceanic retired Sidney’s jersey number #87 while the QMJHL  retired the #87 jersey for all teams.

Sidney Crosby NHL Hockey Career and Awards

• Crosby was selected first overall pick by the Pittsburgh Penguins on July 30, 2005. However, he made his debut at the Penguins on Oct 5, 2005. Sidney completed his debut season with 39 goals and 63 assists from 81 games. Crosby finished the 2006/07 season with 36 goals and 84 assists from 79 games. Additionally, he placed in the NHL All-Rookie Team in that season.

Sidney averaged 24 goals and 48 assists for the Pittsburgh Penguins from 53 games he played in the 2007/08 season. Moreover, he received the NHL All-Star Game honor in 2007. Crosby finished the 2008/09 season with a total of 33 goals and 70 assists from 77 games. He also received the NHL All-Star Game honor the same year.

Sidney completed the 2009/10 season with 51 goals and 58 assists and placing in the NHL All-Star Game once more. Crosby played a total of 81 games in that season. Sidney was set-back by injury in the 2010/ 11 season and only managed to record 32 goals and 34 assists from 41 games played.

In the 2011/ 12 season, Sidney scored 8 goals and 29 assists from 22 games. Crosby averaged 15 goals and 41 assists from 36 games in the 2012/ 13 season of the NHL League. Sidney recorded 36 goals and 68 assists from 80 games in the 2013/ 14 season with the Penguins. Crosby averaged 28 goals and 56 assists in 77 games in the 2014/ 15 season of the NHL League.

• Additionally, Sidney posted 36 goals and 49 assists from 80 games in the 2015/ 16 season with the Penguins. Moreover, he received the NHL All-Star Game award in 2015. Crosby averaged 44 goals and 45 assists in 75 games in the 2016/ 17 season of the NHL League. Additionally, he received the honors of placing in the NHL First All-Star Team and winning the Stanley Cup in 2016.
• Sidney posted 29 goals and 60 assists from 82 games in the 2017/ 18 season. He also entered the NHL All-Star Game, won the Stanley Cup, received the Maurice “Rocket” Richard Trophy, and Conn Smythe Trophy in 2017. Crosby averaged 35 goals and 65 assists in 79 games in the 2018/ 19 season. Additionally, he made it to the NHL All-Star Game in 2018.

Sidney Crosby Injury

• Despite his great record in ice hokey skating, Sidney has been hit by a couple of injuries in his professional career. Sidney suffered a high ankle sprain while playing against the Tampa Bay Lightning on Jan 18, 2008. Crosby’s high ankle sprain left him out of the Penguin’s fixtures until March 27, 2008. Furthermore, he was left out of the 2008 All-Star Game.
• Additionally, Sidney suffered a minor injury in Oct 2008 which left him unavailable for five games. Moreover, Crosby once suffered a knee injury after he was hit by former Detroit player Johan Franzén.
• Moreover, Sidney suffered a head concussion after he was hit on the head by Dave Steckel and Victor Hedman while playing against the Tampa Bay Lightning on Jan 1, 2011, and Jan 5, 2011. As a result of his injury, Crosby did not return for the rest of the 2011 season, missing 41 games and even missed in the 2011 playoffs.
• Sidney also suffered a head concussion in Game 3 of the 2017 season. Crosby was hit by Alexander Ovechkin and Matt Niskanen but just missed one game.

Sidney Crosby Goals

Sidney has managed to score 462 goals for the Penguins since making his debut on Oct 5, 2005. Furthermore, he has scored 387 goals as captain for Pittsburgh Penguins since May 2007. Crosby currently places at the second position on career goals for Pittsburgh Penguins. Veteran Mario Lemieux holds the record for the highest goals for the Penguins with 690 goals to his name.

Sidney Crosby Stats

Sidney has been a prolific player for the Penguins since 2005. If numbers don’t lie, then Crosby’s stats have been very impressive thus earning him the captain position. Crosby’s stats since he joined Penguins in 2015 are listed below:

Sidney Crosby 2005/2006 season Stats

• Games Played – 81
• Goals – 39
• Assists – 63
• Points – 102
• Game Winning Goals- 5
• Shots on Goal – 278

Sidney Crosby 2006/2007 season Stats

• Games Played – 79
• Goals – 36
• Assists – 84
• Points – 120
• Game Winning Goals- 4
• Shots on Goal – 250

Sidney Crosby 2007/2008 season Stats

• Games Played – 53
• Goals – 24
• Assists – 48
• Points – 72
• Game Winning Goals- 4
• Shots on Goal – 173

Sidney Crosby 2008/2009 season Stats

• Games Played – 77
• Goals – 33
• Assists – 70
• Points – 103
• Game Winning Goals- 3
• Shots on Goal – 238

Sidney Crosby 2009/2010 season Stats

• Games Played – 81
• Goals – 51
• Assists – 58
• Points – 109
• Game Winning Goals- 6
• Shots on Goal – 298

Sidney Crosby 2010/2011 season Stats

• Games Played – 41
• Goals – 32
• Assists – 34
• Points – 66
• Game Winning Goals- 3
• Shots on Goal – 161

Sidney Crosby 2011/2012 season Stats

• Games Played – 22
• Goals – 8
• Assists – 29
• Points – 37
• Game Winning Goals- 3
• Shots on Goal – 75

Sidney Crosby 2012/2013 season Stats

• Games Played – 36
• Goals – 15
• Assists – 41
• Points – 56
• Game Winning Goals- 1
• Shots on Goal – 124

Sidney Crosby 2013/2014 season Stats

• Games Played – 80
• Goals – 36
• Assists – 68
• Points – 104
• Game Winning Goals- 5
• Shots on Goal – 0

Sidney Crosby 2014/2015 season Stats

• Games Played – 77
• Goals – 28
• Assists – 56
• Points – 84
• Game Winning Goals- 3
• Shots on Goal – 237

Sidney Crosby 2015/2016 season Stats

• Games Played – 80
• Goals – 36
• Assists – 49
• Points – 85
• Game Winning Goals- 9
• Shots on Goal – 248

Sidney Crosby 2016/2017 season Stats

• Games Played – 75
• Goals – 44
• Assists – 45
• Points – 89
• Game Winning Goals- 5
• Shots on Goal – 255

Sidney Crosby 2017/2018 season Stats

• Games Played – 82
• Goals – 29
• Assists – 60
• Points – 89
• Game Winning Goals- 6
• Shots on Goal – 247

Sidney Crosby 2018/2019 season Stats

• Games Played – 79
• Goals – 35
• Assists – 65
• Points – 100
• Game Winning Goals- 3
• Shots on Goal – 220

Sidney Crosby 2019/2020 season Stats

• Games Played – 41
• Goals – 16
• Assists – 31
• Points – 47
• Game Winning Goals- 4
• Shots on Goal – 109

Sidney Crosby House

Sidney currently resides in his grand mansion in his hometown Grand Lake in Halifax, Nova Scotia after selling his England farm-house in Edgeworth, PA. Additionally, Crosby lives with his longterm model girlfriend Kathy Leutner in his mansion.

Sidney Crosby Stanley Cups

Sidney has won the coveted NHL Stanley Cup three times. Crosby helped the Penguins win the Stanley Cup in 2009, 2016, and 2017.

Frequently Asked Questions About Sidney Crosby

Sidney is a well-known ice hockey captain for Pittsburgh Penguins in the NHL. Before joining Pittsburgh Penguins, he played for Rimouski Océanic in the QMJHL league.

Crosby is a Canadian national born on 7^th August 1987, in Halifax, Nova Scotia, Canada.

Crosby stands at a height of 5 feet 11 inches (1.80 meters).

No, Crosby isn’t married yet. However, Crosby is dating longtime model girlfriend Kathy Leutner and they reside together in Grand Lake in Halifax, Nova Scotia.

Crosby has an approximate net worth of $55 million. This amount has been accrued from his leading roles in the sports industry.

Crosby has an approximate salary of $9 million. This amount has been accrued from his leading roles in the sports industry.

Crosby is a resident of Grand Lake in Halifax, Nova Scotia, we shall upload pictures of his house as soon as we have them.

Crosby is alive and in good health. There have been no reports of him being sick or having any health-related issues.

Crosby is pursuing his career in sports. He is playing ice hockey for the Pittsburgh Penguins in the NHL since 2005.

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