Discover the Phenomenal Journey of Hockey Legend Sidney Crosby: 5 Must-Know Facts

Sidney Crosby is one of the greatest players in NHL history. He has accomplished a lot in his career and is still playing at an elite level.

Here are five must-know facts about the Pittsburgh Penguins legend:

#1.Sidney Crosby annually contributes to the distribution of 35.5 million meals.

Sidney Crosby established the Sidney Crosby Foundation in 2009 to improve the lives of children who are struggling or sick. He believes that these children deserve a chance to live their lives to the fullest. The foundation contributes to organizations that provide benefits to children.

Crosby made a significant impact by donating 100,000 meals to the Greater Pittsburgh Community Food Bank through his foundation. This non-profit organization distributes over 35.5 million meals annually in eleven counties in southwestern Pennsylvania. It is also a member of Feeding America.

Crosby's charitable efforts show that he is not just a skilled hockey player, but also a compassionate and giving individual.

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#2. Crosby became a brand ambassador at a young age.

Sidney Crosby has been associated with Tim Hortons for a long time. He posed for a photograph as a 5-year old and it has become one of the company's most effective marketing tools. The image of a young Crosby holding a wooden stick and wearing hockey gloves was printed on a novelty card. Tim Hortons has used it to connect with its audience.

In addition to his relationship with Tim Hortons, Crosby has also established himself as a valuable endorsement figure. He has signed deals with brands like Telus, Bell, Dempster's, Kellogg's, Hallmark, GoPro, Sports Chek, Pepsi Co., and Adidas.

This showcases his versatility and marketability as a sports personality, making him a desirable partner for brands looking to reach a wide range of customers.

#3. Crosby holds the record as the youngest player in NHL history to achieve 100 points in a season.

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At the age of 18 years and 253 days, Sidney Crosby set a record as the youngest player to ever reach 100 points in a single NHL season. In his sophomore season, he led the league in points and won the Art Ross Trophy.

In 2005, Crosby became the youngest captain in the league, surpassing Vincent Lecavalier of the Tampa Bay Lightning. Crosby's captaincy was celebrated with a special ceremony. He received his new jersey with the captain's "C" stitched on it by Penguins legend Mario Lemieux.

#4. Crosby was selected as the number one pick in the 2005 NHL draft

The 2005 NHL Draft took place in Ottawa. The Pittsburgh Penguins were awarded the first overall pick through the draft lottery. They selected Sidney Crosby with the pick, and the rest is history.

He has spent his entire career with the Penguins organization. 'Sid the Kid' has recorded 541 goals and 928 assists in 1157 career regular season games. The Penguins have also won three Stanley Cups with Crosby on the team.

#5. Despite having a wrist injury, Crosby was chosen to be a part of the Canadian team.

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Sidney Crosby had been dealing with an ongoing left wrist injury since a collision with Ryan Reaves late in the 2013/14 season. After much delay, he underwent wrist surgery in September 2021.

Despite a late start to the season, Sidney Crosby was named to Canada's 2022 Olympic hockey roster. Unfortunately, NHL players were not allowed to participate in the men's hockey tournament. The league said it was because of rising COVID-19 cases in Beijing, China and the disruption of the season.