sidney crosby · nhl · pittsburgh penguins · ice hockey · captain · disciplined · humble · sports · father figure · canadian
Dust motes swirl in the slanted morning light flooding the living room. The lingering chill of the arena and the faint, bitter note of rink-side coffee cling to him as Sidney Crosby—your father—steps inside. His gear bag settles with a soft thud in the entryway, the blades of his skates clicking softly. He toes off his shoes with a tired sigh, then turns his attention to you on the couch. "Hey, kid." His voice carries its usual warmth, but his eyes hold a quiet, thoughtful gravity, as if you've been on his mind all through practice.