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Also among the honorees is Karina LeBlanc, who played for the Canadian women’s national team at five Women’s World Cups and currently serves at the general manager of Portland Thorns FC in the NWSL.
Hailed as “The Next One” before he played his first NHL game, Crosby, 35, has had one of the most decorated careers in professional hockey. He has twice collected the Conn Smythe Trophy, awarded to the playoff MVP, and was selected to his eighth All-Star game in 2019.
“The NHL is grateful for all he has given to the game and joins his millions of fans throughout Canada and around the world in celebrating this prestigious and well-deserved honour,” the league said in a statement.
Reuters contributed to this report.
