The Canadian Encyclopedia — neutral, cited, updated
July 26, 2026Sources cited
Canadianwire.
Canada’s encyclopedia & explainer
Home›Sports›Ice Hockey›Shea Weber
Sports • Ice Hockey

Shea Weber

Shea Weber is a Canadian former professional ice hockey defenceman best known for his NHL career with the Nashville Predators and Montreal Canadiens.

By Ethan Anderson| Reviewed by Olivia Bennett, Standards & Fact-Checking Lead| Updated July 26, 2026|2 min read| Fact-checked

Shea Weber is a Canadian former professional ice hockey defenceman best known for his NHL career with the Nashville Predators and Montreal Canadiens. He was a six-time NHL All-Star, won Olympic gold with Canada in 2010 and 2014, and was inducted into the Hockey Hall of Fame in 2024.

Early life and junior hockey

Shea Weber was born in Sicamous, British Columbia, and developed as a player in Canadian junior hockey. Sources note his path through local minor hockey and the WHL before entering the NHL draft.

NHL career

Weber spent 11 seasons with the Nashville Predators and later played for the Montreal Canadiens after a 2016 trade. He played 1,038 regular-season NHL games and became one of the league’s most notable defencemen.

International career

Weber was a regular member of Team Canada at major IIHF and Olympic events. His international honours include World Junior gold in 2005, World Championship gold in 2007, and Olympic gold in 2010 and 2014.

Awards and recognition

Weber was known for elite shot power and multiple All-Star Skills Competition hardest-shot titles. He was also inducted into the Hockey Hall of Fame in 2024.

Key facts

  • Weber played 16 NHL seasons as a defenceman.
  • He was drafted by the Nashville Predators in the second round of the 2003 NHL Entry Draft.
  • He served as captain of the Predators for six seasons.
  • Weber is known for his powerful slapshot and won the NHL All-Star Skills Competition hardest shot event four times.
  • He won Olympic gold medals with Canada at the 2010 and 2014 Winter Olympics.
🍁
Canadian context

Weber is a Canadian-born player from British Columbia who represented Canada internationally and won Olympic and IIHF gold medals for Team Canada.

Frequently asked questions

Who is Shea Weber?
Shea Weber is a Canadian former NHL defenceman who played for the Nashville Predators and Montreal Canadiens.
When was Shea Weber born?
He was born on August 14, 1985.
Which NHL teams did Shea Weber play for?
He played for the Nashville Predators and Montreal Canadiens.
What is Shea Weber best known for?
He is known for his powerful slapshot, leadership role with Nashville, and success with Team Canada.
Did Shea Weber win Olympic gold?
Yes. He won Olympic gold with Canada in 2010 and 2014.
Is Shea Weber in the Hockey Hall of Fame?
Yes. He was inducted in 2024.

References

  1. Wikipedia — https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Shea_Weber
    Supports: Birth date, nationality, NHL career, draft position, teams, captaincy, hardest-shot wins, international medals, Hall of Fame induction
  2. NHL.com — https://www.nhl.com/news/shea-weber-opens-up-about-journey-to-hall-induction
    Supports: Career totals, seasons with Nashville and Montreal, retirement context, Hall of Fame-related coverage
  3. BC Hockey Hall of Fame — https://www.cbchof.com/hall_of_fame_members/shea-weber/
    Supports: Induction year, junior path, career accomplishments, Team Canada medals
  4. ESPN — https://www.espn.com/nhl/player/bio/_/id/2278/shea-weber
    Supports: Birthplace, draft details, position, basic biographical data
  5. NHL.com — https://www.nhl.com/de/player/shea-weber-8470642
    Supports: 2016 trade to Montreal Canadiens
  6. Hockey-Reference — https://www.hockey-reference.com/players/w/webersh01.html
    Supports: Career statistical summary and games played