Happy Birthday to Penguins captain Sidney Crosby who turns 31 today and makes us all feel very old in the process. It seems like just yesterday he was a baby faced 18 year old beginning his rookie season in the NHL. In just a few short weeks Crosby will embark on his 14th season as a member of the Pittsburgh Penguins.
Here is a brief look at everything Crosby has accomplished at just 31 years of age:
- 2x Conn Smythe Trophy winner
- 2x Hart Trophy winner
- 2x Art Ross Trophy winner
- 2x “Rocket” Richard Trophy winner
- 3x Ted Lindsay Trophy winner
- 4x NHL First Team All-Star
- 7x Penguins MVP Award
- 2x Olympic Gold Medalist
- World Junior champion
- 3x Dapper Dan Sportsman of the Year
- 8x ESPY Award winner
- Emmy Award winner
- Member of the “Triple Gold” club
It’s safe to say Sid has done a lot in only 31 years and I think I speak for all Penguins fans when I say we are certainly glad he’s our captain.