Sidney Crosby Facts

Some quick facts about Sidney Crosby and some of his memorable career highlights and moments are listed below.

Current Team : Pittsburgh Penguins ( NHL )
Previous Team : Rimouski Océanic ( QMJHL )
Hometown : Cole Harbour, Nova Scotia
Place of Birth : Dartmouth , Nova Scotia
Country : Canada

DOB : August 7 , 1987
Height : 5-foot-10 (1.80 m)
Weight : 193 pounds (87.5 kg)
Shoots : Left
Position : Centre
Jersey Number : 87

Noteable Sidney Crosby Dates :

December 16, 2005 – Michel Therrien, Penguins coach, selects Sidney Crosby as an alternate captain for the team.

October 8, 2005 - Sidney Crosby scores his first NHL goal against Boston Bruins goalie Hannu Toivonen.

October 5, 2005 – Sidney Crosby earns his first NHL point by assitsing a goal for Mark Recchi against New Jersey Devils goalie Martin Brodeur.

September 9, 2005 – Sidney Crosby signs his NHL contract with Pittsburgh. Sidney could earn up to $12 million over the next 3 years playing along side the hockey legend Mario Lemieux.

July 30, 2005 – Pittsburgh Penguin select Sidney Crosby first overall in the 2005 NHL amateur entry draft.

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