What age was Sidney Crosby when he joined the NHL?

When did Sidney Crosby start to play in NHL?

he started way back in 2005 playing for the Pittsburgh penguins. he still plays there today. his age was 18 when he started

Who is the youngest NHL captain to win the Stanely Cup?

Sidney Crosby, Captain of the Pittsburgh Penguins, won his first Stanley Cup 21 years of age.

Youngest age to play professional hockey?

Draft candidates are eligible to be chosen at the age of 18. Sidney Crosby was a recent example of this as he was selected first overall in the 2005 NHL Draft at the minimum age.

Where is Sidney Crosby's residence?

Sidney was born is cole harbor, novia scotia Canada. But since he plays for the Pittsburgh Penguins he does have a house there. He actually used to live with team owner Mario lemieux when he was first drafted into the NHL at the age of 18

What are some important things that Sidney Crosby did?

He won the Hockey Olympics in 2010 gold medal, he was the Assistant Captain. He also won the 2009 Stanley Cup in the NHL. He was Captain of the Pittsburgh Penguins. He is also very skilled, learned to skate at age 3. Hopefully this could help you. I did a proj. on Sidney Crosby :D

What was the Average age of youngest Stanley cup winner?

At age 21 Sidney Crosby is the youngest captain in NHL history to win the Stanley Cup. Jordan Staal is only 20 and won but I don't know the actual record.

How many times has Sidney Crosby won the Stanley Cup?

Sidney Crosby has won the Stanley cup once, in 2009. He became the youngest captain to win the Stanley Cup, just under 22 years of age.

Who is the the best player in the NHL?

I would say the best player in the NHL is Sidney Crosby of the Pittsburgh Penguins. While Crosby has less MVP awards Crosby has two things Ovechkin has never came close to gettin a Stanley Cup ring and an Olympic gold medal. At the age of 15 people were already calling him the next Wayne Gretzky, saying no matter where he goes in the NHL that team will become successful. That was a true statement. The 2005 draft was nicknamed the Sidney Crosby Sweepstakes, the Pittsburgh Penguins won that sweepstakes. Obtaining the #1 overall draft pick. Before drafting Sidney Crosby the Penguins were considered one of the leagues worst teams. Crosby changed that. In his 2nd the Penguins reached the playoffs for the first time in 5 years. Crosby was also awarded the MVP award that year. The next year Crosby lead the Penguins to their first Stanley Cup Finals since 1992 losing in 6 games to the Detroit Red Wings. That wouldn't stop Crosby from trying to obtain his ultimate goal of winning the Stanley Cup. The Next year he was back in the finals and this time losing wasn't an option. The Penguins beat the Red Wings in 7 games. The next year Crosby competed in the Olympics for Canada hoping to win the gold medal at home in Canada. Canada reached the gold medal game to play the red hot US team. The game ended with a game winning overtime goal scored by none other than Sidney Crosby. Sidney Crosby has so many accomplishments at such a young age (23) that I have no Idea how anyone does not consider him the best player in the NHL.

Why did Sidney Crosby want to be a hockey player?

he loved hockey at a young age. he started really young, and fell in love with it. he would pratice by shooting pucks into the dryer.

How old was Wayne Gretzky when he joined the NHL?

18 years old. He joined the team, the Edmonton Oilers, in October, 1978, at the age of 17 1/2. Edmonton was admitted to the NHL the following year, October 1979, when Wayne Gretzky was 18 1/2.

What did Sidney Crosby do to become famous?

He won the hockey Olympics as Assistant Captain, and he won the Stanley Cup as Captain. He was also very skilled in hockey. He learned how to skate at age 3.

Sidney nolan cause of death?

Sidney nolan died of old age