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Sidney Crosby is a professional ice hockey player, born and brought up in Halifax, Nova Scotia, Canada. Currently, he is the leader of the Pittsburgh Penguins in the NHL. Previously, Crosby played for the Rimouski Océanic in the QMJHL league for two seasons, before joining the Pittsburgh Penguins.
Crosby and his Family
Sidney Crosby was born on August 7, 1987, in Halifax, Nova Scotia in Canada to father Troy Crosby and mother Trina Crosby.
He grew up with his younger sister Taylor in nearby Cole Harbour. His dad (Troy Crosby )was a goalie when he was younger.
Troy also got Sidney into hockey at a young age. He made best friends(Jackson Johnson )who was another future NHL player. Sometimes, the 2005 NHL draft was also called the Sidney Crosby Sweepstakes.
Sidney Crosby Hockey
Sidney Crosby was born to an athlete father (troy Crosby) who was a goalie. Thus, his father had a great influence on him. When Sidney was 2 years of age, he started playing hockey in his father’s cellar.
Additionally, Crosby had a mystical touch while playing hockey. At the young age of seven, he started attracting media coverage.
Likewise, He continued playing hockey when he was admitted to Shattuck-Saint Mary’s. Crosby partook in a hockey competition appropriated for 15 – 17 years old at 14 years.
Sidney abetted Dartmouth Subways to finish 2nd at the 2002 Air Canada Cup. Furthermore, he scored a total of 217 touchdowns in that season.
After Crosby’s commendable performance in the midget league, he was called by Truro Bearcats to play 2 games in the Maritime Junior Hockey League.
Nevertheless, his great play was accompanied by increased criticism, from fellow players, and parents of players. As a result, Sidney decided to play for Shattuck-Saint Mary’s Boarding School in Minnesota. From this, He never looked back.
Sidney Crosby’s NHL
Crosby was the youngest player ever to score 100 points in a season. In the coming years, Sidney continued to improve and make his mark in the NHL.
Crosby was selected to the NHL All-Star game in his second season where he won the Hart Memorial Trophy for the NHL MVP.
Also, He led the Penguins to the Stanley Cup finals to lose to the Detroit Red Wings in his third season. Crosby finally achieved the pinnacle of success by winning the Stanley Cup and conquering the Detroit Red Wings in the 2008-2009 season.
In 2016, he once again led the Penguins to the Stanley Cup championship. Sidney played on the Canadian Olympic ice hockey team too.
He scored the winning goal in overtime against the United States and helped the team win the 2010 Gold Medal in the Gold Medal game.
Sidney Crosby’s Girlfriend
Sidney and Kathy Leutner (an American fitness model) met through their mutual friends in 2008. Crosby got in a relationship with an American fitness model in 2008.
There is news claiming that they are secretly married. However, the couple is yet to address this gossip. Sidney does not like being opened up about his love life. His marital status is still unclear.
Kathy Leutner is an American fitness model, born in December 1987. When she met Sidney Crosby, she was a competing model, but her cooperation with the NHL star abetted revamp her career. Kathy has also materialized as a model for Abercrombie & Fitch.
After an increase in Kathy’s modeling career and their long-distance relationship, there were reports that the pair had split.
However, Sidney uploaded a photo on his Instagram, where they kissed each other, shutting down the speculation about their breakup.
He is no longer active on Instagram and has already deleted the account. Their love affair is very quiet and private and rarely appears together. Therefore, they are maintaining a low-key dating profile perfectly.
Sidney Crosby’s Body Measurement
Sidney is 34 years old and stands at a height of 5 ft 11 in (180 cm) and weighs around 200 lb (91 kg; 14 st 4 lb).
He is blessed with blonde hair and adorable light brown eyes.
Crosby’s Net Worth And Salary
Sidney Crosby has an estimated Net Worth of approximately $55 Million as of 2021. This includes his credits, money, and income. Sidney Crosby’s salary as an ice hockey player is his only source of income as it stands.
He prefers to lead a modest lifestyle though Crosby has been able to accumulate good fortune. Sidney has enjoyed a long career spanning more than a decade in the sports industry.
Kathy’s Rumors And Controversy
Crosby got in a relationship with an American fitness model in 2008. When Kathy’s modeling career began there were rumors of their split due to a long-distance relationship.
Nonetheless, Crosby uploaded a picture on his official Instagram showing him and Kathy kissing each other, shutting down all the rumors about their bond.
Crosby doesn’t like being opened up about his personal life. He likes to keep her personal life away from gossip, scandal, and affairs.
They’ve been dating for 8 years and spends their holidays together recently. Hence, his fans are eagerly waiting for their marriage.
Social Media
It is quite unclear about Crosby’s social media accounts. However, his followers can follow the #sidneycrosby hashtag on Insta.
Quick Facts
- Full Names: Sidney Patrick Crosby
- Popular As: Sidney Crosby
- Date of Birth: Aug 7, 1987
- Place of Birth: Halifax, Nova Scotia, Canada
- Father (Dad): Troy Crosby
- Mother: Trina Crosby
- Siblings (Brothers and Sisters): Taylor Crosby
- Age: 34 years
- Education: Saint Mary’s, and Harrison Trimble High, Astral Drive Junior High School, Shattuck
- Nationality: Canadian
- Race / Ethnicity: White
- Religion: Christian
- Zodiac Sign: Leo
- Occupation / Profession: Ice hockey player
- Height / How Tall?: 5′ 11″ (1.8 m)
- Weight: 200 lbs (91 kgs)
- Marital Status: Single
- Dating / Girlfriend: Kathy Leutner
- Net Worth: $55 Million
- Source of Income: Ice hockey
