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Sidney Crosby runs with Olympic flame

admin — Fri, 20 Nov 2009 19:12:09 +0000

Sidney Crosby added another iconic piece of hardware to his stellar collection, except this time it wasn’t a trophy but a 2010 Winter Olympic torch.

Thousands of Maritimes lined up both sides of downtown Halifax streets to watch the Penguins captain carry the torch in a mitten-covered hand for about 300 meters. Dressed with the official torchbearer uniform, Crosby grinned and jogged below historic Citadel Hill as the bright, orange flame burned above his head.

Crosby’s hometown of Cole Harbour is located across the harbour from Halifax.

The winter games are scheduled to be held in Vancouver British Columbia in February 2010. Crosby is expected to play on the top line this time; Sidney was snubbed by Team Canada at the last winter Olympics in 2006.

Perhaps the Olympic torch run for Crosby will bring him some good luck for his play at the 2010 Winter Olympic Games in Vancouver.

[photo source: Flikr.com - Matturalistic]

Two young brothers from Regina meet Crosby

admin — Mon, 24 Aug 2009 03:09:00 +0000

Two lucky young brothers, while on their family’s summer vacation in Nova Scotia, both got a chance encounter with Pittsburgh Penguins captain Sidney Crosby. They were visiting family near Halifax, when they found out about the special Crosby birthday / Stanley Cup celebration in his hometown of Cole Harbour. And like most of the other forty thousand people that showed up for the event, they too were hoping for a glimpse of the NHL’s biggest superstar. But they ended up getting a whole lot more.

The Cran family purchased two of the $10 posters (the one that the money went to charity), allowing them to enter their sons’ names in the special draw for a chance to meet Crosby and get a picture taken with the Cup. This was the special draw that had only 87 names selected ( matching Crosby’s number and the year he was born). And as luck would have it, Liam and JJ were both among the winning 87 names selected. One of the brothers were also only one of two people from the photo shoots to get a Crosby autograph.

To find out more or read the complete original story written by Greg Harder of the Leader-Post on August 20th then click here

And thanks to Jennifer Cran for sharing the story with us!

[photo sources: Jason Cran]

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Crosby’s Parade through his home town in Cole Harbour

admin — Mon, 10 Aug 2009 19:32:43 +0000

The video below shows some of the sights and sounds following Sidney Crosby along his birthday bash / Stanley Cup victory parade route in his home town of Cole Harbour. Great for those fans (like myself) that were not fortunate to be at the celebration (also available at the link above if the video below does not function properly in your browser).

Video showing Crosby Parade in Cole Harbour, Nova Scotia

: Crosby Home Town Stanley Cup Parade

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Sidney Crosby Facts

admin — Fri, 18 Jan 2008 01:22:59 +0000

Here are some quick facts about Sidney Crosby and some of his memorable career highlights:

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 assising 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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