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[1] Penguins Star Sidney Crosby Shoots Pool With Michelle, WTAE-TV Pittsburgh (Youtube)

[2] Walters: Sidney Crosby was no prima donna at Shattuck-St. Mary’s , (Pioneer Press)

[3] Sid the Kid turns 30: Sidney Crosby’s life through the lens of iconic images and family photos, (ESPN)

[4] There’s Something About St. Mary’s, Gare Joyce (ESPN)

[5] Can Crosby really live up to hype?, Scott Burnside (ESPN)

[6] THN Oral History: The 2005 Canadian World Junior Team, A.K.A. the Greatest of All-Time, (The Hockey News)

[7] Crosby handles draft hoopla like veteran, Scott Burnside (ESPN)

[8] Destiny’s Child, S.L. Price (Sports Illustrated)

[9] NHL superstar Sidney Crosby at 30: The can’t miss ‘kid’ who didn’t, Keith Doucette (The Canadian Press)

[10] Crosby’s true nickname … Darryl?, (ESPN)

[11] A League Of His Own, Eric Adelson, (ESPN)

[12] The Next One: Sidney Crosby, Willy Palov (The Hockey News)

[13] When ‘the Kid’ was a Kid: Revisiting Sidney Crosby’s Remarkable 2002 Air Canada Cup Performance, Jason La Rose (Hockey Canada)

[14] Crosby ready for the next step … whenever it is, Chris Stevenson (ESPN)

[15] Crosby scores big Reebok deal, Tim Wharnsby (The Globe and Mail)

[16] Jack and Sidney, Mark Giannotto (The Michigan Daily)

[17] Prospect Is Looking Beyond the N.H.L., Joe LaPointe (The New York Times)

[18] Ailing Crosby skips NHL combine tests, (Canadian Press)

[19] Sidney Crosby’s next stop is greatness, Michael Farber (Sports Illustrated)

[20] NHL All Access: Becoming Sidney Crosby (NHL Network)

[21] Sidney Crosby attends Kings prospect camp, John Logue (Hockey’sFuture)

[22] 2005 prospect Sidney Crosby dazzles, Simon Richard (Hockey’sFuture)

[23] QMJHL Star Sidney Crosby (Nova Scotia) and Nicole Hekle (Manitoba) Recipients of Prestigious Canada Games Award, Canada Games Council (The QMJHL)

[24] It Takes A Village To Raise A Phenom, Terry Jones (The Sun Media)

[25] Shattuck-St. Mary’s, (Wikipedia article)

[26] Sidney Crosby had memorable year at Minnesota prep school, Michael Russo (StarTribune)

[27] Canada Games Celebrates 50 Years, (Historica Canada)

[28] Sidney Crosby and Jack Johnson at Shattuck St Mary’s, (YouTube)

[29] Shattuck-St. Mary’s: Boys to men, Gare Joyce (SportsNet)

[30] The A-Z of Sidney Crosby, Gare Joyce (SportsNet)

[31] Getting to Know Sidney, Staff Writer for the Pittsburgh Penguins (NHL.com)

[32] Crosby taking it all in stride, Karen Price (Pittsburgh Tribune-Review)

[33] Sidney Crosby, (Wikipedia article)

[34] Crosby’s visit to market makes fans day, Jason Malloy (Truro Daily News)

[35] Crosby headlines CHL All-Star team, Canadian Press (TSN)

[36] Sidney Crosby: An Intimate Portrait (Brother), Sam Kasan (NHL.com)

[37] Time for Crosby to write Chapter 2, Robert Dvorchak (Pittsburgh Post-Gazette)

[38] Cole Harbour, Nova Scotia, (Wikipedia article)

[39] When Sid was a kid, Charlene Sadler (Canada National Post) [PressReader Access, Mediafire download courtesy of Bearsetc]

[40] What’s in a Name? Crosby Fits His Role to a T, Dave Anderson (The New York Times)

[41] So, is Sidney really The Next One?, Tim Wharnsby (The Globe and Mail)

[42] Passion player, Ken Campbell (Toronto Star) [Mediafire download courtesy of Bearsetc]

[43] Hockey’s next big thing rewriting record books, Shawna Richer (The Globe and Mail)

[44] No Solitudes for Sidney: How does an anglo kid from Nova Scotia become beloved in Quebec’s sovereigntist heartland?, Susan Woodfine (The Globe and Mail) [Mediafire download courtesy of Bearsetc]

[45] Hockey prodigy target of taunts: Other parents are worst offenders, John Meagher (The Gazette) [Mediafire download courtesy of Bearsetc]

[46] The Crosby Show, (The Toronto Star) [Mediafire download courtesy of Bearsetc]

[47] Canadian officials hoping that youth will be served, Tim Wharnsby (The Globe and Mail)

[48] Age just a number for Crosby, Tim Wharnsby (The Globe and Mail)

[49] Crosby’s family ties run deep, Shawna Richer (The Globe and Mail) [Mediafire download courtesy of Bearsetc]

[50] Sidney Crosby Profile, (Maclean’s)

[51] Sidney Crosby is the best hockey player since Wayne Gretzky, Tim Wharnsby (CBC Sports)

[52] Crosby’s off-ice life hardly reflects that of a superstar, Jason Mackey (Pittsburgh Tribune-Review)

[53] A Team For The Ages: Shattuck-St. Mary’s, Harry Thompson (USA Hockey Magazine)

[54] Sidney Crosby: ‘Still a guy from Cole Harbour’, Elizabeth Bloom (Pittsburgh Post-Gazette)

[55] Sidney Crosby Feature, Scott Burnside (ESPN)

[56] Jackets vs. Penguins: Old friends Jack Johnson, Sidney Crosby meet in playoffs, Aaron Portzline (The Columbus Dispatch) [courtesy of harleymae]

[57] Sidney Crosby’s high school teammate now Sochi foe, Dan Marrazza (NBC Olympics) [courtesy of harleymae]

[58] Blind-sided: Blue Jackets’ Jack Johnson is bankrupt; who led him there is biggest shocker, Aaron Portzline (The Columbus Dispatch) [courtesy of harleymae]

[59] Hockey’s Other Crosby Toils Outside the Spotlight, Seth Berkman (New York Times)

[60] The Boy Wonder Next Door, Line Abrahamian (Reader’s Digest) [courtesy of The Sidney Crosby Show]

[61] Sid gives Cup one big homecoming, Scott Burnside (ESPN)

[62] The other Crosby, Adam Steiss (International Ice Hockey Federation)

[63] Nothing comes easy for Sid, Shelly Anderson (Pittsburgh Post-Gazette) [Mediafire download courtesy of bearsetc (linked under “he once dyed his hair”)]

[64]  Crosby’s road to gold, Stephen Snelgrove (CanWest News Service) [Mediafire download courtesy of bearsetc (linked under “he tries”)]

[65] Sid’s dad plays every game with his son, Mike Brophy (The Hockey News)

[66] Worth Waiting For, Gare Joyce, Lindsay Berra (ESPN)

[67] Sidney Crosby: An Intimate Portrait (Native Son), Sam Kasan (NHL.com)

[68] Look who’s from D2: Sidney Crosby!, Audrey Kirkpatrick (Achieve)

[69] Get to know your PSO: Baseball Nova Scotia, (Baseball Canada)

[70] Sidney Crosby: An Intimate Portrait (Prodigy), Sam Kasan (NHL.com)

[71] Sidney Crosby: An Intimate Portrait (Friend), Sam Kasan (NHL.com)

[72] Skating to stardom … at 16, Kevin Allen (USA TODAY)

[73] Sidney Crosby and trainer Andy O'Brien worked their way up together, Cary Castagna (Toronto Sun)

[74] The Other Crosby, Evan Sporer (SB Nation)

[75] Sidney Crosby: An Intimate Portrait (Sid the Man), Sam Kasan (NHL.com)

[76] Shattuck-St. Mary’s Lands 14-Year-Old Wunderkind, (U.S. Hockey Report)

[77] Sidney Crosby Biography, (Jockbio.com)

[78] Penguins Q&A: A conversation with Sidney Crosby, Shelly Anderson (Pittsburgh Post-Gazette)

[79] Wild notes: Crosby sticks up for Yeo, Michael Russo (Star Tribune)

[80] Don’t Trust Sidney Crosby with Your Car Keys, Sean Conboy (Pittsburgh Magazine)

[81] Crosby on taking days off, leadership and being a Nova Scotian, (YouTube)

[82] “Didn’t fit in the story, but Walt Burrows and I also discussed the time he decided he wasn’t going to scout Sidney Crosby”, Sean Shapiro (Twitter)

[83] Hockey Night In Canada enjoys ratings boom, Doug Harrison (CBC Sports)

[84] Penguins’ Crosby makes sure it ads up, Shelly Anderson (Pittsburgh Post-Gazette)

[85] 30 ans et beaucoup d’engouement pour Sidney Crosby, (Radio Canada)

[86] Crosby Inc.: How Sidney Crosby built hockey’s most lucrative brand, Dan Robson (SportsNet)

[87] Penguins’ Crosby does it his way, Josh Yohe (Pittsburgh Tribune-Review)

[88] Sidney Crosby, Henrik Lundqvist, and Jonathan Toews - SN360 Round Table Interview, (YouTube)

[89] The Sheet: Marek with ‘Hockey Sid-bits’, Jeff Marek (SportsNet)

[90] Heart and Soul, Craig Eagles (LinkedIn)

[91] Sid vs. The World, (The Hockey News) [courtesy of The Sidney Crosby Show]

[92] Marc-André Fleury, (Wikipedia article)

[93] Look back at 2004 WJC final between U.S., Canada, Tim Wharnsby (NHL.com)

[94] Crosby turns down WHA offer, (CBC Sports)

[95] The 2004 NHL lockout: A light look back at a dark day, (Sports Illustrated)

[96] World Hockey Association (proposed), (Wikipedia article)

[97] The subtle secret to Sidney Crosby’s greatness, Adam Kilgore (The Washington Post)

[98] Crosby finds success using unique stick, Staff Writer for the Pittsburgh Penguins (NHL.com)

[99] World Juniors: Remembering the 2005 “All-Star” team, Mark Nadolny (Canadian Olympic Team Official Website)

[100] Legends of Hockey - Spotlight - Team Canada - 2005 World Junior Championship, Kevin Shea (Hockey Hall of Fame Official Site)

[101] Canada’s 2005 roster might be best ever at a world junior, Ken Wiebe (Toronto Sun)

[102] 2005 Memorial Cup, (Wikipedia article)

[103] 2004–05 NHL lockout, (Wikipedia article)

[104] The evolution of the NHL Combine and what teams get out of it, Gare Joyce (SportsNet)

[105] 2005 NHL Entry Draft, (Wikipedia article)

[106] Reliving the moment a decade ago that shifted the Penguins’ history, Jonathan Bombulie (Pittsburgh Tribune-Review)

[107] Sidney Crosby finds balance in life in the spotlight, Kevin Allen (USA TODAY Sports)

[108] 2005 NHL Entry Draft All Access Pt 1 Sidney Crosby, (YouTube)

[109] 2005 NHL Entry Draft All Access Pt 2 Sidney Crosby, (YouTube)

[110] 2005 NHL Entry Draft All Access Pt 4 Sidney Crosby, (YouTube)

[111] 2005 NHL Entry Draft All Access Pt 7 Sidney Crosby, (YouTube)

[112] The Author Stage | Paul Hollingsworth: Sidney Crosby, (YouTube)

[113] Crosby comes "home", Staff Writer for the Montréal Canadiens (NHL.com)

[114] Teacher and Student Meet Again on the Ice, as Foes, Jeff Z. Klein (New York Times)

[115] Sidney Crosby’s advice to Alexis Lafreniere as he reflects on his own odd draft, Scott Burnside  (The Athletic)

[116] "Darryl" (Episode 1‪), Beauties Podcast

[117] dracisumperk_official Instagram Post, (Instagram)

[118] Johnson set to jump out of Crosby's shadow, Scott Burnside (ESPN)

[119] Crosby devastated over lost jersey, Shawna Richer and Allan Maki (The Globe and Mail)

[120] Crosby gets missing jersey back (CBC Sports)

[121] ‘Is this real?’: Stories of Sidney Crosby’s year at a Minnesota prep school, Stephen J. Nesbitt (The Athletic)

[122] Crosby shares unique connection with cancer patient, Michelle Crechiolo (NHL.com)

[123] Crosby thrilled to deliver season tickets to Pittsburgh firefighter, Michelle Crechiolo (NHL.com)

[124] No guarantees of success, says phenom: Rimouski's Sidney Crosby trying to stay on even keel after great junior start, John Gillis (The Sault Star) November 1, 2003 ♛

[125] Crosby is Cool as Ice - 17-Year-Old Phenom Handles the Pressure Well, Tim Campbell (Winnipeg Free Press) December 25, 2004 ♛

[126] ‘I Love the Game’ - Rimouski Oceanic Star Sidney Crosby Understands the Responsibility that Comes With Being Considered the World’s Best 17-Year-Old Hockey Player, Mike Ulmer (The London Free Press) November 14, 2004 ♛

[127] Is Sidney Hockey’s Next-ky? Sun Media’s Mike Ulmer Visited the 17-Year-Old Who the Great One Says Will Break His NHL Records, Mike Ulmer (The Ottawa Sun) November 14, 2004 ♛

[128] Eight Called Too Much for Crosby Hit, Donna Spencer (The Toronto Sun) October 8, 2004 ♛

[129] Crosby helped off after collision, Canadian Press (Standard-Freeholder [Cornwall, Ontario, Canada]) October 2, 2004 ♛

[130] The Kid Can Definitely Play - Crosby Lights Fire for Canada in 5-2 Win Over Czechs, Terry Koshan (The Edmonton Sun) January 1, 2004 ♛

[131] Next Big Goal: World Juniors, Terry Koshan (The Winnipeg Sun) November 23, 2003 ♛

[132] Team Monitors Crosby for Burnout, Donna Spencer (The Daily Herald-Tribune) November 7, 2003 ♛

[133] Oceanic brass keeps eye on rookie star, Donna Spencer (Waterloo Region Record) November 6, 2003 ♛

[134] ‘Next Great One’ having great time - Phenom Crosby enjoys life in Faribault, Michael Rand (Star Tribune: Newspaper of the Twin Cities) January 10, 2003 ♛

[135] Odd Couple: Bergeron, Crosby friendship paying off for Canadian juniors, Canadian Press (The Chatham Daily News) December 27, 2004 ♛

[136] Crosby Canada's top junior player: Hockey phenom picks up four CHL honours at age 16, Donna Spencer (The Expositor) May 20, 2004 ♛

[137] Gretzky-esque Expectations Begin To Land On Crosby, Erik Erlendsson (The Tampa Tribune) December 26, 2003 ♛

[138] Bruins owner harsh on players - He says some high-priced talent doesn't always work hard enough to deserve big salaries., Ted Kulfan (The Detroit News) December 28, 2004 ♛

[139] Hello, Halifax: WHA Introduces Icebreakers to Nova Scotia; Crosby’s Agent Says he Probably Not Interested In Playing for It, Canadian Press (The Daily-Herald Tribune) July 9, 2004 ♛

[140] Drop the mask?: Abandoning the full-face cage is a rite of passage for many young men. But some coaches are starting to question whether an unobscured sightline should trump safety, Maria Calabrese (The Sault Star) January 10, 2004 ♛

[141] Crosby a national force: Young phenom to play leading role on Canadian junior squad, Canadian Press (The Barrie Examiner) August 8, 2003 ♛

[142] Canada-Russia Challenge, (Waterloo Region Record) November 17, 2003 ♛

[143] Russian junior star skips Canadian trip, Canadian Press (The Expositor) November 13, 2003 ♛

[144] Hot Russian goalie stones QMJHL stars, Canadian Press (The North Bay Nugget) November 21, 2003 ♛

[145]  Game report, Canadian Hockey League

[146] All eyes are on phenom: Nova Scotia's Sidney Crosby has scouts drooling at Canada Winter Games, Canadian Press (The Barrie Examiner) February 28, 2003 ♛

[147] He’s Just At A Different Level,” Sonny Sachdeva (Sportsnet)

[148] Top five moments from Sidney Crosby’s junior career with Oceanic, Ryan McKenna (Sportsnet)

[149] A day when the Atlantic son did not shine, Shawna Richer (The Globe and Mail) Jan 6, 2004 

[150] A few extra feet on the ice could make a world of difference, William Houston (The Globe and Mail) Jan 2, 2004 ♛

[151] Crosby a victim of teammates, Tim Wharnsby (The Globe and Mail) Jan 3, 2004 ♛

[152] Crosby awaits Russians: All-star matchup. ‘These games are special,’ sniper says, Pat Hickey (The Gazette) Nov 20, 2004 ♛

[153] Crosby makes world junior history, Tim Wharnsby (The Globe and Mail) Dec 29, 2003 ♛

[154] Crosby shrugs off Cherry’s remarks, Tim Wharnsby (The Globe and Mail) Dec 2, 2003 ♛

[155] Hockey Day broadcast a ‘lovely whirlwind’ for CBC’s MacLean, William Houston (The Globe and Mail) Feb 25, 2004 ♛

[156] In Brief, Canadian Press (The Globe and Mail) Feb 14, 2004 ♛

[157] In Brief, Canadian Press (The Globe and Mail) Nov 22, 2004 ♛

[158] Injury keeps Crosby out of all-star game, Bill Beacon (The Globe and Mail) Nov 24, 2004 ♛

[159] Lure of Crosby could spark funny business, David Shoalts (The Globe and Mail) Oct 8, 2004 ♛

[160] Making an early impression on ice crucial, Canadian Press (The Globe and Mail) Aug 19, 2004 ♛

[161] Sports Briefing, Canadian Press (The Globe and Mail) August 12, 2003 ♛

[162] Teenaged hockey tournament, complete with loonie ritual, delivers feel-good moments, Roy MacGregor (The Globe and Mail) Jan 1, 2004 ♛

[163] WHA offer rejected by Crosby, Tim Wharnsby (The Globe and Mail) Aug 26, 2004 ♛

[164] Fledgling league eyes teen superstar Crosby, Ken Campbell (The Toronto Star) Jul 9, 2004 ♛

[165] Young gun gets another shot, Donna Spencer (The Toronto Star) Dec 14, 2004 ♛

[166] Teammates, Staff and Media Share Their Favorite Crosby Games/Stories, Michelle Crechiolo (NHL.com)

[167] The Consummate Teammate, Captain and Ambassador, Michelle Crechiolo (NHL.com)

[168] Colby Armstrong and Max Talbot on The Scoop: Crosby's 1,000 Games, The Scoop

[169] Memorial Cup and Crosby draw hockey heavyweights, record numbers on television, Donna Spencer (Canadian Press) May 26, 2005 ♛

[170] Star rises in the east, Cory Wolfe (Saskatoon Star-Phoenix) December 12, 2003 ♛

[171] Crosby, 16, doing a number on record book, John Meagher (Saskatoon Star-Phoenix) March 19, 2004 ♛

[172] Canada’s focus locked on Sidney, Donna Spencer (Saskatoon Star-Phoenix) December 24, 2004 ♛

[173] Upstart WHA targets Crosby, Ken Warren (Saskatoon Star-Phoenix) May 20, 2004 ♛

[174] Greatness thrust upon him, Donna Spencer (Saskatoon Star-Phoenix) July 30, 2003 ♛

[175] Talk of the town, Dave Deibert (Saskatoon Star-Phoenix) April 29, 2002 ♛

[176] Stick with the program, Stephen Snelgrove (Saskatoon Star-Phoenix) December 27, 2004 ♛

[177] Crosby fulfills promise in first junior season, Canadian Press (Saskatoon Star-Phoenix) April 1, 2004 ♛

[178] Crosby carries big expectations for Canada, Stephen Snelgrove (Saskatoon Star-Phoenix) December 14, 2004 ♛

[179] Tough Love, (Saskatoon Star-Phoenix) December 8, 2003 ♛

[180] Canada lineup will be filled with familiar faces, Donna Spencer (Saskatoon Star-Phoenix) December 16, 2004 ♛

[181] Say cheese!, John MacKinnon (Saskatoon Star-Phoenix) December 29, 2003 ♛ 

[182] Junior hockey player has touch of magic, John Meagher (Saskatoon Star-Phoenix) November 1, 2003 ♛ 

[183] Hockey Canada wants non-NHLers to have international playing time, Pierre Lebrun (Saskatoon Star-Phoenix) October 27, 2004 ♛ 

[184] Junior team blends size, speed, experience, Donna Spencer (Saskatoon Star-Phoenix) December 17, 2003 ♛ 

[185] Canadian juniors push, and shove, themselves, Randy Turner (Saskatoon Star-Phoenix) December 31, 2004 ♛ 

[186] Rabbit adds goal in opening win for Canada, Canadian Press (Saskatoon Star-Phoenix) August 12, 2003 ♛ 

[187] Canada pounds Finland 6-0, Canadian Press (Saskatoon Star-Phoenix) December 21, 2004 ♛ 

[188] Richards is genuine captain material, Stephen Snelgrove (Saskatoon Star-Phoenix) December 20, 2004 ♛

[189] Rabbit tallies again, Czechs up next, Canadian Press (Saskatoon Star-Phoenix) August 13, 2003 ♛

[190] Silver lining shines through for returning juniors, Jeremy Sandler (Saskatoon Star-Phoenix) January 7, 2004 ♛

[191] Captain marvellous, Stephen Snelgrove (Saskatoon Star-Phoenix) December 28, 2004 ♛

[192] Competition heated in junior camp, Scott Cruickshank (Saskatoon Star-Phoenix) August 21, 2004 ♛

[193] Junior hopefuls roll over university squad, Canadian Press (Saskatoon Star-Phoenix) December 13, 2003 ♛

[194] Sidney Crosby's Team Canada hockey jersey arrives in Halifax, Ruth Davenport (Canadian Press) January 13, 2005 ♛

[195] Sidney Crosby joins A-list athletes and celebrities with Reebok, Donna Spencer (Canadian Press) March 9, 2005 ♛

[196] Sidney Crosby more than holding his own at Canadian junior team's selection camp, Donna Spencer (Canadian Press) December 12, 2003 ♛

[197] Rimouski's Sidney Crosby prepares for bright lights of Memorial Cup, Donna Spencer (Canadian Press) May 18, 2005 ♛

[198] Prospect Sidney Crosby enjoying life at 16, not worrying about NHL, John Gillis (Canadian Press) October 16, 2003 ♛

[199] Sidney Crosby a target at Memorial Cup as opposition tries to shut down top scorer, Donna Spencer (Canadian Press) May 25, 2005 ♛

[200] Sidney Crosby a phenom at hockey but a novice at sprouting playoff beards, Steve Macleod (Canadian Press) May 9, 2005 ♛

[201] Sidney Crosby and the Oceanic prepare for Ottawa in Memorial Cup semifinal, Donna Spencer (Canadian Press) May 27, 2005 ♛

[202] Sidney Crosby doesn't want to let this chance at world junior gold slip away, Donna Spencer (Canadian Press) January 3, 2005 ♛

[203] Young phenom Sidney Crosby gets ready for Quebec League semifinals, Pierre LeBrun (Canadian Press) April 15, 2004 ♛

[204] Expect to know Eric Neilson better if you mess with Sidney Crosby, Lori A. Mayne (Canadian Press) January 22, 2005 ♛

[205] Sidney Crosby closing in on Rimouski Oceanic rookie records, Don Morrison (Canadian Press) January 16, 2004 ♛

[206] Memorial Cup boosted by addition of junior star Sidney Crosby, (Canadian Press) May 10, 2005 ♛

[207] Sidney Crosby clarifies statements regarding replacements players in NHL, (Canadian Press) December 27, 2004 ♛

[208] Crosby croons at chance to make world juniors, insists he's no hotdog, Bill Beacon (Canadian Press) December 2, 2003 ♛

[209] Crosby to look at pro options for next season if NHL isn't operating, Donna Spencer (Canadian Press) March 8, 2005 ♛ 

[210] Crosby stung by Giants owner's comments on his withdrawal from game, Donna Spencer (Canadian Press) January 18, 2005 ♛ 

[211] Cherry dubious on Crosby's reasons for pulling out of Top Prospects Game, (Canadian Press) January 25, 2005 ♛ 

[212] City eagerly awaits Crosby-Brule match,Grant Kerr (The Globe and Mail)

[213] 2003 Canada Winter Games (Canadagames.ca)

[214] Sidney Crosby got caught with the classic shaving cream pie in the face from goalie Marc-Andre Fleury, Jim Ross (Toronto Star/Getty Images)

[215] Canada wants hockey sweep, Stephen Snelgrove (Vancouver Sun) January 4 2005 ♛ 

[216] Canada’s Next One belongs, John MacKinnon (Edmonton Journal) December 2, 2003 ♛

[217] Canadians shoot down sputtering Finns,Stephen Snelgrove (Edmonton Journal) December 21, 2004 ♛

[218] Crosby back home, and lovin’ it, Keith Bonnell (Edmonton Journal) January 16, 2005 ♛

[219] Reebok banking on ‘Next One,’ Andrew Mayeda (Ottawa Citizen) March 9, 2005 ♛

[220] Russians smother American dream, Ed Willes (Vancouver Province) January 3, 2005 ♛

[221] Scouts drooling over 16-year-old, Ken Warren (Edmonton Journal) December 26, 2003  ♛

[222] Tambellini a tonic for Crosby’s nerves, John MacKinnon (Edmonton Journal) December 18, 2003 ♛

[223] U.S. favoured to win world championship, but Canada, Russia, Czechs no pushovers, John MacKinnon (Edmonton Journal) December 24, 2003 ♛

[224] West Coast whining is unwarranted, John MacKinnon (Edmonton Journal) January 19, 2005 ♛

[225] Hockey, but make it fashion, Michelle Crechiolo (NHL.com)

[226] NHL Revealed: A Season Like No Other, Episode 5 (YouTube)

[227] Spittin' Chiclets Interviews Sidney Crosby In Halifax, Nova Scotia (YouTube)

[228] Great expectations Sidney Crosby (YouTube)

[229] HOW DOES HE DO IT?, Charlie Gillis (Maclean’s)

[230] On Sidney Crosby’s special trip to Rimouski, where tears fell and time stood still, Josh Yohe (The Athletic)

[231] Forty of Canada's best invited to Canada's national under-18 summer team development and selection camp (Hockey Canada)

[232] Selection camp details for Canada’s national junior team announced; selection camp roster to be announced on December 1st (Hockey Canada)

[233] A death in the 'family', Shawna Richer (The Globe and Mail) 

[234] Thirty-two players invited to Canada's 2005 national junior team selection camp in Winnipeg (Hockey Canada)

[235] Penguins Report (Pittsburgh Post-Gazette) December 15, 2003 ♛

[236] Notebook: Crosby has chance to live with Lemieux, Karen Price (Pittsburgh Tribune-Review) 

[237] Sidney Crosby will not attend Canada's junior camp in Whistler, BC in August (Hockey Canada)

[238] Accolades follow Crosby on and off the ice, Karen Price (Pittsburgh Tribune-Review) 

[239] Pens holding breath for Crosby, Karen Price (Pittsburgh Tribune-Review) 

[240] Patrick: It's a very, very lucky day, Karen Price (Pittsburgh Tribune-Review) 

[241] Fate smiles on Penguins once again, Joe Starkey (Pittsburgh Tribune-Review)

[242] Crosby making immediate impact on Penguins, Karen Price (Pittsburgh Tribune-Review) 

[243] Jackpot!, Rob Rossi (Pittsburgh Tribune-Review) 

[244] It's official: Sidney signs on the dotted line, Karen Price (Pittsburgh Tribune-Review) 

[245] The Evolution of The Next One, Chuck Finder (Pittsburgh Post-Gazette) [via blackandgoldworld]

[246] Pen's Top Scout Sold on Crosby at 14, Chuck Finder (Pittsburgh Post-Gazette) [via blackandgoldworld]

[247] Sidney Crosby Arrives in Pittsburgh, Shelly Anderson (Pittsburgh Post-Gazette) [via blackandgoldworld]

[248] Lemieux gets his fill of training for World Cup, Chuck Finder (Pittsburgh Post-Gazette)

[249] Sidney Crosby speech at Rimouski jersey retirement ceremony (YouTube)

[250] Sidney Crosby de passage à Magog (Réseau des sports)

[251] CHL Award Winners announced (Ontario Hockey League)

[252] Crosby earns five QMJHL honors, Associated Press (ESPN)

[253] CHL announces 2004-05 Award Winners (CHL)

[254] This is unbelievable: and the meeting with Sidney Crosby was still to come, Randy Pascal (Sudbury Sports)

[255] ‘Sign this, Sidney’, Canadian Press (The Halifax Daily News) May 24, 2005 ♛

[256] A cut above the rest: Talent, passion elevated Crosby, Jim Reyno (The Halifax Daily News) June 7, 2003 ♛

[257] AAA midget final to feature clash of scoring titans, Neate Sager (The Halifax Daily News) March 22, 2002 ♛

[258] Age-old question: Cole Harbour hockey association bars peewee player from bantam tourney, Chris Kallan (The Halifax Daily News) April 5, 2000 ♛

[259] Another year, another chance: But this year’s collapse still weighs on Crosby’s mind, Jim Reyno (The Halifax Daily News) January 7, 2003 ♛

[260] Bearcats scoop up 13-year-old Crosby, Jim Reyno (The Halifax Daily News) June 17, 2001 ♛

[261] Boy Wonder: 15-year-old standout has ‘all the tools,’ scouts say, Julie Scott (The Halifax Daily News) February 28, 2003 ♛

[262] BRIEFS: Halifax dominates Dartmouth, Daily News Sports Staff (The Halifax Daily News) November 20, 2000 ♛

[263] Buddy steps in when going gets rough, Jamie Nicholson (The Halifax Daily News) October 17, 2003 ♛

[264] Crosby adapting very well, Ryan Van Horne (The Halifax Daily News) September 10, 2001 ♛

[265] Crosby back on home ice tomorrow, Jody Jewers (The Halifax Daily News) October 15, 2003 ♛

[266] Crosby back on ice—in bantam, Ryan Van Horne (The Halifax Daily News) October 10, 2000 ♛

[267] Crosby deserves special treatment; The Cole Harbour prodigy has brought exceptional talent, intense publicity and sold-out rinks to the Quebec league, John MacNeil (The Halifax Daily News) February 15, 2004 ♛

[268] Crosby getting the message, John MacNeil (The Halifax Daily News) January 2, 2005 ♛

[269] Crosby goes south to Minnesota, Ryan Van Horne (The Halifax Daily News) June 17, 2002 ♛

[270] Crosby goes under microscope, Mike Brophy (The Halifax Daily News) November 9, 2003 ♛

[271] Crosby going to the Dogs, Carl Fleming (The Halifax Daily News) May 25, 2002 ♛

[272] Crosby has the best seat at world jr. hockey camp, Ryan Van Horne (The Halifax Daily News) August 16, 2002 ♛

[273] Crosby has time of life in home debut, Jim Reyno (The Halifax Daily News) October 17, 2003 ♛

[274] Crosby looks to Switzerland, Canadian Press (The Halifax Daily News) July 7, 2005 ♛

[275] Crosby makes CHL history, Canadian Press (The Halifax Daily News) May 25, 2005 ♛

[276] Crosby plays despite losing grandfather, Dave Stewart (The Halifax Daily News) November 3, 2004 ♛

[277] Crosby reaches rock-star status, Pat Connolly (The Halifax Daily News) May 8, 2005 ♛

[278] Crosby relishes world experience: Phenom enjoyed U-18s, but is now focused on major junior debut, Philip Croucher (The Halifax Daily News) August 21, 2003 ♛

[279] Crosby strikes again, Subways in final, Jody Jewers (The Halifax Daily News) April 28, 2002 ♛

[280] Crosby wins four awards (The Halifax Daily News) May 20, 2004 ♛

[281] Crosby: one more to go, Philip Croucher (The Halifax Daily News) May 19, 2005 ♛

[282] Crosby’s agents: ‘They don’t call anything’; While Rimouski plans to sit Crosby out, his reps plan to sit down with the league, Jim Reyno (The Halifax Daily News) February 15, 2004 ♛

[283] First-round choices: Early in his career, hockey phenom Crosby and parents face big decisions, Peter McLaughlin (The Halifax Daily News) March 9, 2003 ♛  

[284] Fundraising lets Crosby ‘give back’, Jim Reyno (The Halifax Daily News) November 19, 2003 ♛  

[285] Game rife with unfulfilled promise, Jim Reyno (The Halifax Daily News) January 14, 2004 ♛

[286] Halifax, Rimouski mum on Bell: Crosby takes in event as spectator, Ryan Van Horne (The Halifax Daily News) June 15, 2002 ♛

[287] Let Sidney play midget, Ryan Van Horne (The Halifax Daily News) September 22, 2000 ♛

[288] Minor hockey bars Crosby: Peewee star not allowed to play AAA midget, Ryan Van Horne (The Halifax Daily News) September 16, 2000 ♛

[289] Mooseheads face tough test in stopping Crosby, Jim Reyno (The Halifax Daily News) October 16, 2003 ♛

[290] Oceanic take Crosby first overall, Jim Reyno (The Halifax Daily News) June 8, 2003 ♛

[291] Oceanic wooing Cole Harbour’s Crosby, John Moore (The Halifax Daily News) March 7, 2003 ♛

[292] Oceanic’s Crosby doesn’t mind move to wing, Philip Croucher (The Halifax Daily News) December 6, 2004 ♛

[293] On the slow track: Hockey council rejects peewee's bid to move to midget, Ryan Van Horne (The Halifax Daily News) September 27, 2000 ♛

[294] PHENOM: Dartmouth AAA midget star Sidney Crosby is ready to take his game to the next level at the Air Canada Cup, Jody Jewers (The Halifax Daily News) April 21, 2002 ♛

[295] Sidney Crosby: Life in Rimouski: Billets: 'He's a normal kid', Jim Reyno (The Halifax Daily News) November 19, 2003 ♛

[296] Sidney Crosby: Life in Rimouski: Master of the ice: Crosby stands out to rivals, fans alike, Jim Reyno (The Halifax Daily News) November 19, 2003 ♛

[297] The return of El Sid: Tickets for Crosby's first QMJHL game in Halifax are a hot commodity, Jim Reyno (The Halifax Daily News) October 14, 2003 ♛

[298] Those were the days, Charlene Sadler (The Halifax Daily News) July 23, 2005 ♛

[299] Turn pro, Sidney, for your own good, Carl Fleming (The Halifax Daily News) October 5, 2004 ♛

[300] Wild trade rumors include Crosby, John MacNeil (The Halifax Daily News) December 19, 2004 ♛

[301] What is Your Most Embarrassing NHL Moment? | Puck Personality (YouTube)

[302] Inside Penguins Hockey Clip (Vimeo)

[303] Shattuck-St. Mary's readies for family-friendly haunt, Pauline Schreiber (Faribault Daily News) 

[304] A shoulder to lean on, John MacKinnon (The Vancouver Sun) December 17, 2003 ♛

[305] Kilrea chimes in on Crosby, Cam Cole (The Vancouver Sun) May 25, 2005 ♛

[306] Déjà vu for Sidney Crosby, Ken Warren (The Ottawa Citizen) November 10, 2004 ♛

[307] Océanic hold off 67’s, Allen Panzeri (The Ottawa Citizen) May 25, 2005 ♛

[308] Crosby kept in check, Gord Holder (The Ottawa Citizen) February 12, 2005  ♛

[309] Océanic coach takes one for El Sid, Cam Cole (The Ottawa Citizen) May 21, 2005 ♛

[310] Crosby makes their day, Ken Warren (The Ottawa Citizen) July 30, 2005 ♛

[311] Crosby scores big on awards night, too, John Meagher (The Ottawa Citizen) April 7, 2005 ♛

[312] 67’s attempt to turn up heat on Océanic, Allen Panzeri (The Ottawa Citizen) May 28, 2005 ♛

[313] The hottest prospect since Mario, Ken Warren (The Ottawa Citizen) November 25, 2003 ♛

[314] NHL’s poster boy is a star on, and off, the ice, Ken Warren (The Ottawa Citizen) July 30, 2005 ♛

[315] Penguins must break new ground, Allen Panzeri (The Ottawa Citizen) July 24, 2005 ♛

[316] Hurricane Sidney cuts wide swath, Darren Desaulniers (The Ottawa Citizen) November 14, 2004 ♛

[317] Twelve minutes to ruin, Darren Desaulniers (The Ottawa Citizen) November 14, 2004 ♛

[318] “C’est le but! Crosby scores on two fronts, Tim Campbell (The Ottawa Citizen) December 31, 2004 ♛

[319] Crosby signs lucrative Gatorade endorsement, Donna Spencer (The Ottawa Citizen) July 6, 2005 ♛

[320] The time is now for Crosby, Allen Panzeri (The Ottawa Citizen) July 31, 2005 ♛

[321] Crosby : un bel héritage au Québec (Réseau des sports) December 15, 2006

[322] Crosby helps Océanic raise QMJHL bar, John Meagher (The Montreal Gazette) April 9, 2005 ♛

[323] Crosby kills Kelowna’s dream of defending Cup title, Tim Wharnsby (The Globe and Mail) May 26, 2005 ♛

[324] For Bergeron, it’s all about naps, Stephen Snelgrove (The Montreal Gazette) December 27, 2004 ♛

[325] Great as he is, Crosby couldn’t do it all by himself, David Shoalts (The Globe and Mail) May 30, 2005 ♛

[326] Crosby’s just a kid, eh?, John MacKinnon (The Montreal Gazette) January 2, 2004 ♛

[327] He wants to be great, John MacKinnon (The Montreal Gazette) January 2, 2004 ♛

[328] Once-in-a-generation talent, Ed Willes (The Montreal Gazette) January 2, 2005 ♛

[329] Crosby’s ‘amazing’ feeling, John Meagher (The Montreal Gazette) January 6, 2005 ♛

[330] Crosby has recovered his voice, too, John Meagher (The Montreal Gazette) January 13, 2005 ♛

[331] Criticism jars junior star, Donna Spencer (The Montreal Gazette) January 19, 2005 ♛

[332] More than living up to the hype, John Meagher (The Montreal Gazette) March 13, 2004 ♛

[333] Nothing is normal about Crosby, Ed Willes (The Montreal Gazette) May 24, 2004 ♛

[334] Hope & Crosby, John Meagher (The Montreal Gazette) November 27, 2004 ♛

[335] A Sweet 16 on skates, John Meagher (The Montreal Gazette) October 4, 2003 ♛

[336] League is looking out for Crosby, John Meagher (The Montreal Gazette) October 8, 2004 ♛

[337] Crosby returns to Océanic lineup, Donna Spencer (The Montreal Gazette) October 14, 2004 ♛

[338] Quicker, stronger Crosby ready and able to fill any role, Tim Wharnsby (The Globe and Mail) December 14, 2004 ♛

[339] So, is Sidney really The Next One?, Tim Wharnsby (The Globe and Mail) January 1, 2004 ♛

[340] Sidney Crosby is never out of season, Lyle Carter (Truro News) August 16, 2008

[341] Sidney Crosby on TSN's Off The Record doing Next Question (YouTube)

[342] Quebec sovereignty movement, (Wikipedia article)

[343] Rimouski confirms that Sidney Crosby will be in the lineup tomorrow night in Lewiston,  Lewiston MAINEiacs News Release (OurSportsCentral)

[344] Rimouski Océanic 2003-2004 Regular Season Schedule (HockeyFights)

[345] The Quebec Major Junior Hockey League issued its fourth Attendance report (QMJHL)

[346] NHL ROUNDUP : Neutral Site No Problem as Rangers Beat Devils, 4-1, Associated Press (Los Angeles Times)

[347] Mon ami Sidney Crosby, Eric Neilson (Radio Canada)

[348] La détermination de Sidney Crosby, au-delà du talent, Maya Arseneau (Radio Canada)

[349] Canadian junior hopefuls arrive at selection camp, Donna Spencer (The Canadian Press) December 12, 2003 ♛

[350] Decisions, decisions: 10 must go, Stephen Snelgrove (Vancouver Sun) December 16, 2004 ♛

[351] Gold Fever, Donna Spencer (The Canadian Press) January 4, 2005 ♛

[352] Golden Boys, Stephen Snelgrove (Vancouver Sun) January 5, 2005 ♛

[353] Kid Sid gets first goal out of way, John MacKinnon (Edmonton Journal) December 29, 2003 ♛

[354] 10 players to watch, John MacKinnon (Edmonton Journal) December 24, 2003 ♛

[355] Nervous Crosby puts on a show for team selectors, John MacKinnon (Edmonton Journal) December 16, 2003 ♛

[356] On the verge of greatness, Donna Spencer (Edmonton Journal) December 24, 2004 ♛

[357] Puck prodigy, John MacKinnon (Edmonton Journal) December 20, 2003 ♛

[358] Cole Harbour Cardinals, 1997 — BASEBALL: Mosquito Atlantic Champions (Maritime Sport Hall of Fame)

[359] Rimouski runs and guns - phenom Sidney Crosby turned the Oceanic around in two short years, Ryan Pyette (The London Free Press) May 17, 2005 ♛

[360] Crosby excited about prospect of NHL draft; Reports say all teams will have a chance at draft lottery, Donna Spencer (The Halifax Chronicle Herald) July 12, 2005 ♛

[361] Just plane stuck; Tensions rise, jets don't, as Halifax airport woes continue, Judy Myrden (The Halifax Chronicle Herald) July 11, 2005 ♛

[362] Swiss club confirms Crosby talks, Pierre Lebrun (The Halifax Chronicle Herald) July 8, 2005 ♛

[363] Crosby quenches thirst with new deal, Donna Spencer (The Halifax Chronicle Herald) July 6, 2005 ♛

[364] Buddies aim for 1-2; There's a tight friendship between Crosby and possible No. 2 Johnson, Willy Palov (The Halifax Chronicle Herald) July 30, 2005 ♛

[365] Meet the parents; Troy and Trina Crosby talk about raising Sidney, Willy Palov (The Halifax Chronicle Herald) July 29, 2005 ♛

[366] Kid Crosby knows a thing or two about the spotlight, Willy Palov (The Grande Prairie Daily Herald-Tribune) July 29, 2005 ♛

[367] All in the family; Crosby boasts family tree rich in hockey talent, Willy Palov (The Halifax Chronicle Herald) July 28, 2005 ♛

[368] Under the microscope; Crosby copes with constant attention from media, fans, Willy Palov (The Halifax Chronicle Herald) July 27, 2005 ♛

[369] Crosby skips junior camp for Pens, The Canadian Press (The Halifax Chronicle Herald) August 6, 2005 ♛

[370] Sidney-mania hits Cole Harbour; TV crews, fans flock to hockey star's house for draft lottery, Willy Palov (The Halifax Chronicle Herald) July 23, 2005 ♛

[371] Neighbours enjoy media spotlight, Greg Macvicar Michael Lightstone (The Halifax Chronicle Herald) July 23, 2005 ♛

[372] Sidney stays cool as Crosby-mania hits Pittsburgh, Pierre Lebrun (The Halifax Chronicle Herald) August 12, 2005 ♛

[373] Wouldn’t mind playing for Penguins, Lemieux says, Dave Molinari (The Pittsburgh Press) January 29, 1984 ♛

[374] The hockey world’s biggest names tell us lessons learned, advice given and favorite memories from their fathers, Scott Burnside (The Athletic)

[375] Crosby Makes Impression on Fellow Pens Rookies, Chuck Finder (Pittsburgh Post-Gazette)

[376] Sidney Crosby commits to NHL (CBC Sports) 

[377] Obituary (Nova Scotia Obituaries) 

[378] Sidney Crosby (QMJHL)

[379] Episode 6: Mike Chiasson, Rode Trips

[380] Episode 8: Paul Mason, Rode Trips

[381] CHRISTIAN BOUCHARD, ce Rimouskois qui a hébergé Sidney Crosby pendant ses années juniors, nous raconte quelques anecdotes!, Le retour d'Éric Duhaime [translation provided by crooked-silence]

The Rookie: A Season with Sidney Crosby and the New NHL, Shawna Richer

Breakaway: The Inside Story of the Pittsburgh Penguins’ Rebirth, Andrew Conte

Sidney Crosby: Taking the Game by Storm, Gare Joyce

Hockey Card Stories 2, Ken Reid

Most Valuable: How Sidney Crosby Became the Best Player in Hockey's Greatest Era and Changed the Game Forever, Gare Joyce

Sidney Crosby, Hat Trick Edition: The Story of a Champion, Paul Hollingsworth 

And a special thanks to the following blogs for their amazing resources and helpful tags: 

sinsensory

bearsetc

the freckledbutt847 Sid primer on LJ

There are also a few articles that were not cited in BOY KING, but are included in the PDF folder.