Shea Weber facts for kids

Quick facts for kids Shea Weber
Hockey Hall of Fame, 2024
Weber with the Nashville Predators in May 2011
Born	(1985-08-14) August 14, 1985 (age 39) Sicamous, British Columbia, Canada
Height	6 ft 4 in (193 cm)
Weight	230 lb (104 kg; 16 st 6 lb)
Position	Defence
Shoots	Right
NHL team Former teams	Chicago Blackhawks Nashville Predators Montreal Canadiens
National team	Canada
NHL Draft	49th overall, 2003 Nashville Predators
Playing career	2005–present

Shea Michael Weber (born August 14, 1985) is a Canadian professional ice hockey defenceman. He is currently under contract with the Chicago Blackhawks of the National Hockey League (NHL). Shea was picked by the Nashville Predators in the 2003 NHL draft. He played for Nashville for eleven seasons, including six as their captain. In June 2016, he was traded to the Montreal Canadiens. Weber is famous for his incredibly powerful slapshot. He won the hardest shot event four times at the NHL All-Star Skills Competition. Shea Weber was added to the Hockey Hall of Fame in 2024.

Weber has played for Canada in many international hockey events. He won a gold medal at the World Junior Ice Hockey Championship in 2005. He also won gold at the Ice Hockey World Championships in 2007. Shea has two Olympic gold medals from the 2010 and 2014 Winter Olympics.

Early Life and Hockey Start

Shea Weber was born on August 14, 1985, in Sicamous, British Columbia, Canada. His mom, Tracy, was a hairdresser, and his dad, James, worked at a sawmill. Shea started playing organized ice hockey when he was six years old. He played in his hometown's minor hockey league.

He often switched between playing as a forward and a defenceman. In his second year of bantam hockey (around age 14), he became a defenceman permanently. He said his dad helped him make this choice. His dad thought it would give him a better chance to play professionally. Between the ages of 14 and 15, Shea grew a lot, from 5-foot-9 to 6-foot-2.

Playing Career Highlights

Junior Hockey Journey

Shea Weber was not chosen in his first Western Hockey League (WHL) draft year. However, the Kelowna Rockets added him to their protected players list. He then played junior "B" hockey for his hometown team, the Sicamous Eagles. Weber scored 42 points in 47 games. His team had a great season, winning the British Columbian Cyclone Taylor Cup and the Western Canadian Keystone Cup. In the Keystone Cup final, Weber scored the first goal for the Eagles, helping them win 2–1.

After that, Weber joined the Kelowna Rockets for his rookie season in the WHL. He quickly became known for his physical play. He had 167 penalty minutes that season, which was the most in his career. He also scored 18 points in 70 games. The Rockets won their first Ed Chynoweth Cup as WHL champions that year. They beat the Red Deer Rebels in the finals. The Rockets then played in the 2003 Memorial Cup but lost in the semi-finals. After his rookie season, Weber was eligible for the 2003 NHL entry draft. The Nashville Predators drafted him in the second round, 49th overall.

In his second season with the Rockets, Weber was chosen for the 2004 ADT Canada-Russia Challenge. He improved his scoring, getting 32 points in 60 games. He was named WHL player of the week in April 2004. The Rockets won the 2004 Memorial Cup, their first Memorial Cup title. Weber was named to the tournament all-star team. He also made the WHL Western Conference's second all-star team.

Weber's final season with the Rockets was his best. He scored 12 goals, 29 assists, and 41 points in 55 games. He got injured late in the season but returned for the playoffs. He scored 9 goals and 17 points in 18 playoff games. The Rockets won the Ed Chynoweth Cup again. Weber was named the MVP of the WHL playoffs. He was also named to the WHL Western Conference first all-star team.

Nashville Predators Years (2005–2016)

Weber with the Predators during the 2005–06 season, his rookie season.

Shea Weber signed a three-year contract with the Nashville Predators in September 2004. He made his NHL debut on January 6, 2006. Three months later, he scored his first NHL goal. He played in 28 games in his rookie season, scoring 2 goals and 10 assists. He also played in four playoff games, scoring two goals. After the Predators were eliminated, he joined their minor league team, the Milwaukee Admirals. He helped the Admirals reach the Calder Cup finals.

In his second season, Weber became a key player for Nashville. He had 26 points by mid-season. He was chosen for the 2007 NHL YoungStars Game. He finished the season with 40 points.

Weber's third season started with injuries. He dislocated his kneecap in the first game and missed six weeks. He was injured again shortly after, missing another 11 games. He finished the season with 20 points in 54 games.

Weber with the Nashville Predators during the sophomore season. He was later named on the roster for the 2007 NHL YoungStars Game.

In June 2008, Weber signed a new three-year contract. He became one of the top defencemen in the NHL. He was chosen for the 2009 NHL All-Star Game. He had career-highs in goals (23), assists (30), and points (53). His 23 goals set a new Predators record for a defenceman. He finished fourth in voting for the James Norris Memorial Trophy, given to the NHL's best defenceman.

Entering his fifth season, Weber continued to play well. He had 35 points in 59 games before the 2010 Winter Olympics break. He also showed strong leadership and defended his teammates. He finished the season with 43 points. He was a Norris Trophy candidate for the third year in a row.

Weber (right) in a fight with Andreas Lilja (left) of the Detroit Red Wings during a game in February 2009

On July 8, 2010, Weber was named the fifth captain in Nashville Predators history. He was the youngest captain for the team and the only one drafted by them. He reached his 200th career NHL point in February 2011. At the end of the 2010–11 season, Weber was a finalist for the Norris Trophy. He finished second in voting. He was also voted to the NHL first All-Star team. In the 2011 playoffs, Weber and the Predators won their first-ever playoff series. They beat the Anaheim Ducks in six games. They then lost to the Vancouver Canucks in the second round.

In the 2012 off-season, Weber signed a huge 14-year, $110 million contract with the Predators. This was the richest contract in NHL history at the time.

Weber with Nashville in February 2010.

For the 2013–14 season, Weber led all NHL defencemen with 23 goals. He also set a new Predators record for points by a defenceman with 56 points. He was a finalist for the Norris Trophy for the third time. Weber was again voted to the NHL second All-Star team for the 2014–2015 season.

During the 2015–16 season, Weber scored his first career hat-trick against the Detroit Red Wings. This was also the first hat-trick by a Predators defenceman. He tied a team record for power-play goals in a season with 14. Weber won the Mark Messier Leadership Award that year.

Montreal Canadiens (2016–2022)

On June 29, 2016, Weber was traded to the Montreal Canadiens for P. K. Subban. This trade surprised many hockey fans. Weber had a good first season with the Canadiens, scoring 17 goals and 42 points. In the 2017 Stanley Cup playoffs, he scored three points before the team was eliminated.

Weber played only 26 games in the following season due to a tendon injury in his left foot. He was expected to miss more time in the 2018 off-season.

On October 1, 2018, Weber was named the 30th captain of the Canadiens. He joined the team's lineup in November after recovering from surgery. In his second game back, he scored two goals.

On February 2, 2021, Weber played his 1,000th game in a win against the Vancouver Canucks. The rest of his 2020–21 season was affected by ongoing injuries. He finished with 19 points in 48 games. Montreal barely made the 2021 playoffs. Weber continued to play injured but led his team to a surprising run to the Stanley Cup Finals. Montreal lost to the Tampa Bay Lightning in five games.

In the 2021 off-season, the Canadiens announced that Weber's injuries were too severe for him to play in the 2021–22 season. There was a chance he might retire early. Although he has not officially retired, his former teammate Jonathan Drouin has said that he "retired, basically."

Later Years and Contract Trades

On June 16, 2022, Weber's contract was traded by the Canadiens to the Vegas Golden Knights. The Golden Knights acquired his contract to help with their salary cap. It was not expected that he would play for them. On February 22, 2023, the Golden Knights traded Weber's contract to the Arizona Coyotes. On April 18, 2024, the Utah Hockey Club acquired Weber's contract when the NHL approved a new team in Salt Lake City. On March 7, 2025, Weber’s contract was traded to the Chicago Blackhawks.

International Play for Canada

Shea Weber

Weber with Canada at the 2010 Winter Olympics
Medal record
Representing  Canada
Men's ice hockey
Winter Olympics
Gold	2010 Vancouver
Gold	2014 Sochi
World Championships
Gold	2007 Russia
Silver	2009 Switzerland
Canada Cup / World Cup
Gold	2016 Toronto
World Junior Championships
Gold	2005 United States

Shea Weber has played for Canada in many international hockey tournaments. His first time playing for Hockey Canada was with the national junior team. In December 2004, he was chosen for the 2005 World Junior Ice Hockey Championships. He helped Canada win its first junior gold medal since 1997.

Weber first played for the national senior team in April 2007. He joined the team for the 2007 IIHF World Championship in Russia. During a game against Germany, Weber hit a German player with his elbow, causing an injury that kept the player out of the tournament. Weber was suspended for three games. After his suspension, he returned and helped Canada win the gold medal.

In April 2009, Weber was named to the national senior team for the 2009 IIHF World Championship. He was one of the alternate captains. He had a great tournament, scoring 4 goals and 8 assists in 9 games. He led all defencemen in scoring. Canada won the silver medal, losing to Russia in the final. Weber was named to the tournament all-star team and won the Best Defenceman award.

On December 30, 2009, Weber was named to the Canadian team for the 2010 Winter Olympics in Vancouver. He scored a goal in Canada's 8–2 win against Germany. Weber finished the tournament with six points. He was named to the tournament's all-star team. Canada won the gold medal, beating the United States 3–2 in overtime.

Weber was an alternate captain for Canada in the 2014 Winter Olympics in Sochi. Canada won gold again. He was also an alternate captain for Canada's winning team at the 2016 World Cup of Hockey in Toronto.

Personal Life

Shea Weber has a younger brother named Brandon. When Shea was 14, his mother had surgery for brain tumors. Sadly, she passed away on August 11, 2010.

On July 20, 2013, Weber married Bailey Munro. They met when he was playing junior hockey in Kelowna. Shea and Bailey have three children.

Career Statistics

Regular Season and Playoffs

International Play Statistics

Year	Team	Event	Result		GP	G	A	Pts	PIM
2005	Canada	WJC			6	0	0	0	10
2007	Canada	WC			6	1	1	2	31
2009	Canada	WC			9	4	8	12	6
2010	Canada	Oly			7	2	4	6	2
2014	Canada	Oly			6	3	3	6	0
2016	Canada	WCH			5	0	0	0	0
Junior totals					6	0	0	0	10
Senior totals					33	10	16	26	39

Awards and Achievements