Sidney Crosby
Sidney Crosby is a Canadian ice hockey player widely considered among the greatest of his generation.
As captain of the Pittsburgh Penguins since 2007, he has won three Stanley Cup championships and two Olympic gold medals for Canada.
Often called "Sid the Kid" early in his career, Crosby is known for exceptional playmaking and leadership: Crosby fed the puck through traffic for another assist.
Pro hockey organization
- draftPreliminary version of text
- PittsburghWestern Pennsylvania industrial city
- rookieInexperienced newcomer
- contractEnforceable written agreement
lockout · return · debut · generational · prodigy · superstar · phenom · elite
Offensive flow controller
- visionAbility to see
- stickhandlingManeuvering puck with hockey stick
- passingMoving by or temporary
- faceoffsDirect competitive clashes
two-way · positioning · anticipation · clutch · scoring · assists · points · centerman
Western Pennsylvania industrial city
Nova Scotia's largest city
Successive family rulers
- ringsCircular bands worn
- paradeCeremonial public procession
- celebrationFestive event marking occasion
- hoistingRaising with effort
Ability to direct others
- CThird alphabet letter
- alternateOccur in succession
- locker-roomSports facility dressing area
- mentorTrusted wisdom-giving advisor
example · accountability · professionalism · respected · voice · culture · teammate · chemistry
NHL
Pro hockey organization
- draftPreliminary version of text
- PittsburghWestern Pennsylvania industrial city
- rookieInexperienced newcomer
contract · lockout · return · debut · generational · prodigy · superstar · phenom · elite · consistency
playmaker
Offensive flow controller
- visionAbility to see
- stickhandlingManeuvering puck with hockey stick
- passingMoving by or temporary
faceoffs · two-way · positioning · anticipation · clutch · scoring · assists · points · centerman · forward
Pittsburgh
Western Pennsylvania industrial city
Halifax
Nova Scotia's largest city
dynasty
Successive family rulers
- ringsCircular bands worn
- paradeCeremonial public procession
- celebrationFestive event marking occasion
hoisting · playoffs · clutch · legacy · winner · dominance · glory
leadership
Ability to direct others
- CThird alphabet letter
- alternateOccur in succession
- locker-roomSports facility dressing area
mentor · example · accountability · professionalism · respected · voice · culture · teammate · chemistry · sacrifice