Sidney Crosby is known for his focused play and humility on and off the ice. Three Cups, two Olympic golds, never says anything wild, never does anything flashy off the ice. But behind all that, he’s been in a long, steady relationship with Kathy Leutner for more than 15 years — and somehow they’ve kept it mostly in the vault.
Here are five things about that relationship that don’t get much discussion.
Fascinating Fact 1. Crosby and Leutner Started Dating in Secret
In 2008, a friend hooked Crosby up with Kathy Leutner, and they’ve been together ever since. The most surprising thing? They’ve managed to keep it so damn quiet—no big reveals, no oversharing, just normal private life. No wonder everyone’s still so interested.
Leutner didn’t grow up dreaming of being a model; she was more of a lacrosse-and-school type. A scout literally stopped her in an Abercrombie & Fitch when she was out with her mom. A few weeks later, she was modelling and eventually landed magazine covers and even took part in Sports Illustrated’s Model Search. Before all that, she played lacrosse at James Madison University on a partial scholarship.
Fascinating Fact 3. Leutner Only Shows Up When It Really Means Something
You hardly ever see her at games. But every once in a while she pops up for the big moments — like Sochi 2014 or Crosby’s 1,000th game in 2021. During that game, she waited by the Zamboni gate, and he skated over with flowers. It was a rare little glimpse into their world.
Fascinating Fact 4. Crosby Guards His Privacy Like It’s Part of His Training
If you’ve followed him at all, this won’t surprise you. He’s said straight out that he likes having parts of his life tucked away. No Instagram, no constant updates, no oversharing. Everything about their relationship fits that mindset.
Fascinating Fact 5. Leutner’s Tight With Other Hockey Partners, Even If She Stays Quiet
She appeared in an Instagram photo early in 2025 with the Team Canada wives and girlfriends at the 4 Nations—the whole crew in red and white. Doesn’t push to be noticed or build a brand. She just shows up for him, supports quietly, and keeps life straightforward and drama-free.
Crosby and Leutner’s Relationship Works Because It’s Private
Interestingly, their low profile has only heightened public curiosity. But that’s likely why it’s worked so long—no manufactured drama, no spotlight hogging, no need to prove anything online. Simple, private, and solid.
It’s old-school, it’s steady, and honestly, it suits Crosby perfectly.
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