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He won two Olympic gold medals with Team Canada at the 2010 Vancouver and 2014 Sochi Winter Games.
15 Interesting Facts About Shea Weber
Shea Weber was a Hall of Fame NHL defenceman and two-time Olympic gold medalist celebrated for his heavy physical play, powerful slapshot, and franchise leadership.
Position
Defence
Jersey
#6
Status
Retired
Teams
2
Facts
15
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He was inducted into the Hockey Hall of Fame in 2024 in his first year of eligibility.
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He won the NHL Hardest Shot competition at the All-Star Skills Competition four separate times.
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He became the youngest captain in franchise history for the Nashville Predators when he was named captain in 2010.
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He was chosen 49th overall in the second round of the 2003 NHL Entry Draft.
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He won the Mark Messier Leadership Award following the 2015-16 NHL season.
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In July 2012, he signed a massive 14-year, $110 million offer sheet with the Philadelphia Flyers that was subsequently matched by Nashville.
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During a 2010 Olympic game against Germany, his slapshot went directly through the net mesh and required a video review to be confirmed as a goal.
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He reached the milestone of playing in his 1,000th career NHL game on February 2, 2021.
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He won a Memorial Cup title in 2004 as a member of the WHL's Kelowna Rockets.
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He scored his first career NHL goal on April 6, 2006, against goaltender Reinhard Divis.
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He suffered a broken left foot during a 2017 season-opening game after blocking a shot from Jack Eichel.
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He grew five inches between the ages of fourteen and fifteen, expanding from 5-foot-9 to 6-foot-2.
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During the 2001-02 season with the Junior B Sicamous Eagles, he scored the opening goal in the championship game to capture the Keystone Cup.
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He accumulated 167 penalty minutes in his rookie WHL campaign, which remained the highest single-season total of his entire career.
About Shea Weber
Shea Weber was an elite NHL defenceman best known for his booming slapshot and physical presence. Over a 16-season career, he captained both the Nashville Predators and Montreal Canadiens, earning two Olympic gold medals and a spot in the Hockey Hall of Fame.
Career Achievements & Milestones
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Hockey Hall of Fame Induction
2024
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Olympic Gold Medalist
2010
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Olympic Gold Medalist
2014
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Mark Messier Leadership Award
2016
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NHL First All-Star Team
2011
Player Information & Stats
Detailed career statistics and background information about Shea Weber.
Player Info
Country: Canada
Position: Defence
Jersey #: 6
Status: Retired
Age: 41 years old
Physical Stats
Height: 6' 4" (193 cm)
Weight: 230 lbs (104 kg)
Born: Sicamous, British Columbia
Career Stats
Seasons: 16
Goals: 224
Assists: 365
Points: 589
Teams: 2
Drafted: 2003
Round: 2nd
Hall of Fame: ✓ Inducted
Teams & Career
Nashville Predators Montreal Canadiens
Shea Weber played for 2 different teams during his 16 seasons career. He was originally drafted 2nd overall by the Nashville Predators in 2003.