Sidney Patrick Crosby is a Canadian professional ice hockey centre and captain of the Pittsburgh Penguins of the National Hockey League (NHL). Nicknamed "Sid the Kid" and dubbed "The Next One", he was selected first overall by the Penguins in the 2005 NHL Entry Draft. Born and raised in Halifax, Crosby was considered one of the most lauded prospects in ice hockey history and is widely regarded as one of the greatest ice hockey players of all time.
Crosby with the Pittsburgh Penguins in 2019
Crosby with the Canadian men's national ice hockey team during the 2010 Winter Olympics
A recreation of Crosby's childhood dryer that was behind the net, used as shooting target practice, at PPG Paints Arena
Crosby in November 2006, after being designated an alternate captain
The Order of Nova Scotia is a civilian honour for merit in the Canadian province of Nova Scotia. Instituted on August 2, 2001, when Lieutenant Governor Myra Freeman granted Royal Assent to the Order of Nova Scotia Act, the order is administered by the Governor-in-Council and is intended to honour current or former Nova Scotia residents for conspicuous achievements in any field, being thus described as the highest honour amongst all others conferred by the Nova Scotia Crown.
Order of Nova Scotia insignia on a bow
Chancellor's Chain of the Order of Nova Scotia, as worn by the Lieutenant Governor of Nova Scotia
