Discover other books like this, author exclusives, and more. Based in toronto, he has written about sports and more important things for newspapers and magazines for thirty years. This book celebrates crosbys career, acknowledging the people who have helped him succeed. Hes also hopeful nhl players will be back there in 2022. He learned to skate when he was three, and by age seven, his talent had captured the attention of newspaper reporters. He has been part of the allstar games in 2007, and from 2017 to 2019. This inspirational book reveals how sidney crosby has skated his way straight to the top of hockey from a very young age. Jan 12, 2020 sidney crosby is an international professional canadian ice hockey team player. Discover the inspirational story of hockey superstar sidney crosby. Book sidney crosby for your next corporate event, function, or private party. Sidney crosby was born in cole harbour, nova scotia on august 7, 1987. In the course of this quickie book about the nova scotian boy who rose up through the junior leagues to become, at the age of 18, the player many are hoping will help restore the nhls fortunes, arseneault lauds crosbys onice wizardry, his star quality, and his herculean lower body strength. No, not for penguins practice, but for a special little penguins learn to play hockey skate. Sidney patrick crosby ons born august 7, 1987 is a canadian professional ice hockey player and captain of the pittsburgh penguins of the national hockey league nhl.
Feb 01, 2018 sidney crosby gets a lot of grief for his play on the ice, but off the ice, his resume is pretty impeccable. At age 19 he became the youngest captain in national hockey league nhl history, and he subsequently led the pittsburgh penguins to three stanley cup titles and won two olympic mens hockey gold medals. With his growing resume, sidney crosby had become the poster boy for the nhl. Short, informative sidebars add to the engaging, easytoread text, making playmakers a. Sidney crosby is arguably the best player ever to put on skates.
A hockey story follows the young phenom through his early years in the metro halifax minor hockey association, his time as the dominant force in the quebec major junior hockeuy league, and his gold medal triumph at the world. Sidney crosby by jeff savage meet your next favorite book. In the course of this quickie book about the nova scotian boy who rose up through the junior leagues to become, at the age of 18, the player many are hoping will help restore the nhls fortunes, arseneault lauds crosby s onice wizardry, his star quality, and his herculean lower body strength. How sidney crosby became the best player in hockeys greatest era and changed the ga.
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Sidney crosby is the author of my day with the cup 4. Youre about to discover the incredibly inspirational story of hockey superstar sidney crosby. After leading the nhl in scoring at just nineteen years of age, it is clear cole harbour native sidney crosby is already one of the nhls best players. Nicknamed sid the kid and dubbed the next one, crosby was selected first overall by the penguins in the 2005 nhl entry draft, and is widely regarded as one of the greatest hockey players of all time. Penguins captain sidney crosby offered condolences to the victims of a mass shooting that took place in his home province of nova scotia this past weekend. Hockeys golden boy summarizes sidney crosby s life and career to date and draw attention to accomplishments beyond his athletic skill as well as career highlights thus far. I fucking hate when commentators say shit like that, like ohh he just needs to want it more. He was the most recognizable hockey player in the world. In an interview in calgary in 2010, he was asked how he spends his time in a city where hes so recognized.
Some interesting facts about sidney crosby montreal gazette. Oclcs webjunction has pulled together information and resources to assist library staff as they consider how to handle coronavirus. Eighteenyearold hockey phenomenon sidney crosby has skated his way into the hearts of fans everywhere. In 2005, he was the number one pick in the nhl draft.
Youre about to discover the incredibly inspirational story of hockey. Crosby only reinforced his status as a fanfavorite for those that can get past his. He is the bestselling author of the brad shade mystery series comprising of the code, the black ace, and the third man in, and has authored or contributed to eight other books on hockey, including books on sidney crosby and alex ovechkin. His books sandy koufax twentyfirst century books, 2006 and tom brady. Introduces readers to the life and career of hockey star sidney crosby. In this biography you will hear about sidney crosby s incredible life story. Every day, well send you an email to your inbox with scores, todays schedule, top performers, new debuts and interesting tidbits. This is a very lightweight book that covers some basics of sidney crosby s life and career, some of which i didnt know, so that alone made this worth the investment. Nicknamed sid the kid and dubbed the next one, crosby was selected first overall by the penguins in the 2005 nhl entry draft, and is widely regarded as one of the greatest hockey players o. A lifelong toronto maple leafs fan, mike lives in woodbridge, ontario, with his wife and son. Hire sidney crosby for an appearance at events or keynote. Don rauf this inspirational book reveals how sidney crosby has skated his way straight to the top of hockey from a very young age.
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Crosby defended his medal at the 2014 sochi olympics, winning the. Crosbys little pens golden ticket skate the north star of. Short, informative sidebars add to the engaging, easytoread text, making playmakers a hit for any reader in your library. Sidney crosby, paperback by burns, kylie, isbn 0778700682, isbn 9780778700685, brand new, free shipping in the us chronicles the life and career of canadian hockey star sidney crosby. The story of the pittsburgh penguins of the tenyear period from 2009 to 2018 reads like a classic greek tragedy, filled with gutwrenching plot twists and turns. Sidney crosby leads by example, climbing penguins record book. Sidney crosby has already been hailed as the nhls next saviour. Now, the very style of play that has brought crosby such success may be. Businesses, nonprofit organizations, event planners and companies across the country have worked closely with our booking agents to hire sidney crosby for a speaking engagements, guest appearances, product endorsements and corporate events.
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Sidney crosby was never going to be just another hockey player, and the rookie isnt just another hockey book. Crosbys children claim he abused them upi archives. Its also available for football, basketball and baseball. Free shipping and pickup in store on eligible orders. He has got the gold medal at the world junior 2005 championships. He was the prize of the draft which was decided by lottery as the previous nhl season was cancelled due. After rising from the ashes of the early 2000s on the wings of young stars sidney crosby and evgeni. This hockey generations brightest talent has been plagued by concussions. Just 19 when the pittsburgh penguins named him captain, sid the kid went on to lead his team to three stanley cup championships. A season with sidney crosby and the new nhlnook book. When the pittsburgh penguins won the right to select first overall in. Hes written numerous childrens books on sports, music, current events, the military, extreme survival, and much more.
Most valuable by gare joyce penguin random house canada. His fathers passion towards the game brought sydneys initial interest to the sport and he started playing with his father in the the backyard of their house. Colorful spreads, fun facts, interesting sidebars, and a map of important places in his life make this a thrilling read for young sports fans. Sidney crosby phone, address, background info whitepages. Sidney crosby discover the inspirational story of hockey superstar sidney crosby read on your pc, mac, smart phone, tablet or kindle device youre about to discover the incredibly inspirational story of hockey superstar sidney crosby. Sidney crosby by kylie burns 20, paperback for sale. Crosbys golden goal as seen on five telecasts youtube. Feb 20, 2020 sidney crosby sits down with james duthie to reflect on the golden goal at the vancouver olympics and why it was a dream come true. Since then he has broken multiple scoring records in the pro league. Sidney crosby hockey, married, wife, age, salary, family. Pittsburgh penguins star sidney crosby has been dominating the ice for most of his life. A very enjoyable book about sidney crosby i learned a lot i would recommend.
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Sidney crosby has been the face of the national hockey league nhl since his rookie season of 2005. His life has been full of challenges, adversity, and successesincluding being chosen first overall by the pittsburgh penguins in the 2005 nhl draft. The sport superstars series takes a look at some of these. Contact sidney crosbys booking agent for speaking fees and availability. In only his second season playing in the nhl, sid the kid became the youngest player ever to. A late goal in the 3 rd period by the us brought the game to overtime when sidney scored the game winning goal giving canada a 32 victory in the ot period. Sidney crosby surprises teenager in quebec during his. See all books authored by sidney crosby, including my day with the cup, and beckett hockey card price guide, 2008 edition.
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