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Sidney Crosby

By: Sidney Crosby
Narrated by: Sidney Crosby, Joe Manganiello
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Sidney Crosby is ready to tell his story in his own words. As one of the greatest NHL players of all time, he reflects on his 2005-06 rookie season with the Pittsburgh Penguins. From a Canadian phenom dubbed “the next Gretzky” to an 18-year-old carrying the burden of a struggling franchise, he talks candidly about the intense pressure he was under, the surreal experience of lacing up alongside his childhood idol Mario Lemieux and the truth about his rivalry with Alex Ovechkin. Sidney Crosby, with the help of his family, coaches and former teammates, gives listeners an all-access pass to one of the most scrutinized and tumultuous rookie seasons in the history of professional hockey. Hosted by Pittsburgh native and Penguins fan Joe Manganiello.

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Some of our favourite moments from Sidney Crosby: The Rookie Year

On the Pens having a losing record his rookie season
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On team bonding
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On the pressure of trying to hit the 100-point milestone
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On the support he got from his teammates and fans
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Reflecting on what it was like to play hockey for a living
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About Sidney Crosby

Pittsburgh Penguins captain Sidney Crosby is one of the most accomplished players in the history of the National Hockey League, having won three Stanley Cup championships, two NHL scoring titles, two Hart Trophies as the NHL’s MVP, and two Conn Smythe Trophies as the MVP of the Stanley Cup Playoffs through the first 17 years of his professional career.
The nine-time NHL All-Star has also starred internationally for Team Canada on several occasions, including winning gold medals in both the 2010 and 2014 Olympic Games, with his overtime goal in the 2010 gold medal game against the United States known as the "Golden Goal." In May 2015, Crosby became the 26th player to enter the International Ice Hockey Federation’s (IIHF) Triple Gold Club, achieved by winning the Stanley Cup and gold medals at both the Olympics and World Championship.
Crosby, a two-time Emmy Award winner, has multiple commitments to community and charitable efforts. He founded both the Sidney Crosby Foundation and Sidney Crosby's Little Penguins program, which has provided free hockey equipment and lessons to over 13,000 youths in the Pittsburgh area since 2008. He has also purchased a private suite at PPG Paints Arena for over 15 years, which he has reserved for use by children's charities in the Pittsburgh area. Crosby is a native of Cole Harbour, Nova Scotia.

About the Host

Joe Manganiello is an actor, a producer, an author, and an Emmy winning narrator, who earned a BFA in acting from The Carnegie Mellon University School of Drama. He went on to become known for his roles in the HBO hit series True Blood, the Magic Mike films, Sam Raimi's Spider-Man, Pee Wee's Big Holiday, Sabotage, Rampage, and as supervillain Deathstroke in the DC Extended Universe franchise. His book Evolution has been printed in several languages and is available through Simon & Schuster's Gallery Books. And he has a Heavy Metal/Fantasy Streetwear line called Death Saves.
Manganiello recently wrapped production in Ireland on the upcoming series Moonhaven, scheduled to premiere on AMC in 2023. His recent credits include The Smith’s indie feature Shoplifters of the World, as well as the indie feature Archenemy. Both films are produced by his company, 359. Joe reteamed with Zack Snyder for the upcoming Netflix series Army of the Dead as well as appeared in The Snyder Cut of Justice League on HBO Max.
He currently serves on the board of trustees for UPMC Children’s Hospital of Pittsburgh.

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Great audio doc

As someone who has followed Crosby since his Rimouski days, I loved hearing the stories and perspectives from Sid’s parents, teammates, and Sid himself that have never been heard before. This is a must listen if you’re a hockey fan, especially if you’re a fan of Crosby or the Penguins.

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essential listening

fantastic audible.
Pens fan for life prior to Sid - pens fan for life cemented by Sid and all he represents for the game the city the team and family

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The phenom Sid the Kid is phenomenal

Being a Detroit Red Wing Fan I never was a Sidney Crosby fan till now. So glad that audible did this original because now I look at Sidney Crosby differently. Sidney Crosby is the all time Phenom who delivered in hockey and in life congratulations Sid and the Pittsburgh Penguins and way to go Crosby family.

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Great story!!

What a great hockey player. Listening to his story truly moved me. The way he was raised and the way he plays the game of hockey is inspiring. His hockey family and fans loved him.

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Loved this short story

I’m a huge hockey fan from NE. Loved S Crosby from the
beginning of his brilliant career. He is as fine an individual as any sport cud
hope to have as its face, and
to me the greatest ever bc Wayne, Mario, Bobby wud never have put up those no’s
in today’s defense and goal tending. Sid still does.

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For Crosby fans, this is a must listen.

The depth and details shared are amazing. These stories are some of the greatest and I’m hopeful there will be more to come as his career is so unique. From the ups and downs after the rookie season, there’s so much more.

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Awesome Profile of Sid the Kid

Always liked Sydney Crosby but have even more respect for him after listening to this.

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Fun story

Awesome listen! I’m a casual hockey fan and I found myself loving this story. Fun story, really well done

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Witnessing Greatness!

I remember having Half-Season tickets his first year. I got to see his first home game and was there the last game to see him get 100 points.
He's been amazing ever since, and more than we all wished for when he got drafted. Thanks Sid.

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Great Story Better Player

A little repetitive in places. Amazing player! Respected by everyone. Sucks he got stuck with the Pens his whole career lol. Imagine what he could have done on a decent team. As a fan of Crosby but not the Pens it’s still pretty amazing what he’s done for their organization. Love stories like this. Wish there more Audio Docs like this on other players. Go Nucks! ;)

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