Sidney Crosby has been nominated for yet another award.
So far at the young age of 22, he has earned: The Art Ross (scoring champion), Hart (league MVP), Lester Pearson (best player as voted by his peers), Rocket Richard (goal-scoring champion) and a Stanley Cup title.
Now he can win another, the Messier Award. The winner will be announced at the NHL Awards in Las Vegas on June 23rd.
A Little Bit of Background Info:
"The Mark Messier Leadership Award is an NHL award that recognizes an individual as a superior leader within their sport, and as a contributing member of society. The award honors an individual who leads by positive example through on-ice performance, motivation of team members and a dedication to community activities and charitable causes. It was first awarded during 2006-2007 NHL season, and is given to a player selected by Mark Messier who best exemplifies leadership skills on and off the ice."
- Wikipedia.org
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