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Sid the Kid Crosby may be a young athlete, but he has packed a lot of ice hockey action into his years. This title begins with Crosby first lacing up his skates at the age of three and his natural skills for the game. But this kid is more than simply talented. Readers will learn about Crosby's dedication to the game through hard work and long hours of training on and off the ice, as well as his giving nature. Any reader will come away from this lively resource without a doubt about the legendary status of Sidney Crosby.
In the tradition of "A Season on the Brink" and Peter Gzowksi's "The Game of Our Lives," Shawna Richer has had the exclusive assignment of chronicling Sidney Crosby's incredible rookie season. Beginning with the NHL entry draft that almost never was, Richer follows Crosby to Pittsburgh, where he is greeted as the team's savior and moves in with living legend Mario Lemieux. From there it's onto the ice, where the team's youngest player proves to be its best player day in and day out, staying on pace to set rookie scoring records while the team loses and is forced to fire its coach. From an international advertising deal with Reebok to a season that seems to go from triumph to triumph, Sid the Kid has proven that he already is the man.
This inspirational book reveals how Sidney Crosby has skated his way straight to the top of hockey from a very young age. Just 19 when the Pittsburgh Penguins named him captain, "Sid the Kid" went on to lead his team to three Stanley Cup championships. He became the youngest player in National Hockey League history to reach 200 points, too. Sidney holds two Olympic gold medals and several MVP awards. Already considered one of the all-time greats, Sidney credits his success to hard work. The book includes dynamic full-color photographs, a fact sheet, and a timeline of Crosby's accomplishments.
Looks at the life and accomplishments of the hockey star who was the number one draft pick for the Pittsburgh Penguins in 2005.
#1 National Bestseller This hockey generation's brightest talent has been plagued by concussions. Now, the very style of play that has brought Crosby such success may be heralding the end of his career. Sidney Crosby is arguably the best player ever to put on skates. You could argue that Bobby was better, or Wayne, or Gordie. But it would be hard to argue that any of those guys changed the game as much as Sid. No defenceman came along in Bobby's wake to play like him. There will never be another 99. But in Crosby's case, the entire league was re-made in his image. The game can be divided into two eras: before and after Sidney Crosby arrived in 2005, breaking Mario Lemieux's rookie scoring re...
Sidney Crosby is no stranger to attention. He’s attracted it since his days in youth hockey. Stories spread about his prowess with a puck before he was old enough to enter the NHL. Seemingly born with a stick in his hand and skates on his feet, Crosby was a natural goal scorer and leader. The number-one pick by the Pittsburgh Penguins in the 2005 draft, he exceeded expectations. Crosby led the struggling Pens to the Stanley Cup just a few seasons later. Readers get a sheer and thrilling peek at Crosby’s life on and off the ice.
Sidney Crosby is a living hockey legend. A superstar for the Pittsburgh Penguins, Crosby is a Stanley Cup Champion and a Canadian Olympic hero. Sid the Kids career has featured big goals, serious injuries, and even bigger moments. This book takes a look at some big events in Crosbys life, from his time playing junior hockey in Canada to draft day and playoff glory with the Penguins, and gives readers a look inside the trophy case of one of the most exciting athletes on the planet.
"Details the life and career of hockey superstar Sidney Crosby"--
Crosby gave his first newspaper interview at age seven, and was bullied by other players because of his talent. He never let the pressure get under his skin, and went on to become the youngest NHL captain to win the Stanley Cup.
Highlights the life and career of of the hockey star who was the number one draft pick for the Pittsburgh Penguins in 2005.