Jeff Weber

Jeff Weber
Born September 24, 1984 (1984-09-24) (age 27)
Burlington, ON, CAN
Height 6 ft 3 in (1.91 m)
Weight 195 lb (88 kg; 13 st 13 lb)
Position Goaltender
Caught Right
CIS team Calgary Dinos
NHL Draft 235th overall, 2003
Buffalo Sabres
Playing career 2005–2007

Jeff Weber (born September 24, 1984 in Burlington, Ontario) is a former professional ice hockey goaltender.

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Career

Weber began his playing career in the OHL with the Sault Ste. Marie Greyhounds. After appearing in only four games for the Greyhounds[1] Weber was traded to the Plymouth Whalers during the 2002–03 season. Five days after being acquired Weber won his debut with the Whalers defeating his former team to earn his first OHL victory, while also setting an OHL record set an OHL record by stopping two penalty shots in the span of 1:17 during the second period.[2]

During the off seaon Weber was drafted by the Buffalo Sabres in the 8th round of the 2003 NHL Entry Draft.[3] Following two more OHL season in which he split time between the Whalers, Barrie Colts, and Saginaw Spirit, Weber began play in the ECHL. He played for the Atlantic City Boardwalk Bullies, Stockton Thunder and Long Beach Ice Dogs during his ECHL career.[1] While he was in California with the Ice Dogs Weber appeared on two reality TV shows, Pros vs. Joes and MTV's Next. He continued to play professionally until he broke a bone in his foot cliff diving in Mexico. Weber returned following surgery to repair the bone but decided to step away from his professional career after a surgical screw in his foot broke.[3]

With his professional career over Weber entered the University of Calgary where he played goal for the Dinos and studied economics.[4] During the 2010 Olympic break Weber was brought in by the Calgary Flames to serve as a practice goalie while Miikka Kiprusoff was representing Finland in the games.[5]

Career statistics

   
Season Team League GP W L T MIN GA SO GAA PCT
2001-02 Sault Ste. Marie Greyhounds OHL 4 2 1 0 228 16 0 4.21 .881
2002-03 Sault Ste. Marie Greyhounds OHL 4 0 2 1 187 12 0 3.85 .880
2002-03 Plymouth Whalers OHL 19 13 2 2 1086 42 1 2.32 .925
2003-04 Plymouth Whalers OHL 13 2 4 4 670 34 2 3.04 .904
2003-04 Barrie Colts OHL 13 6 3 0 663 30 0 2.71 .913
2004-05 Barrie Colts OHL 17 5 8 3 957 50 0 3.13 .911
2004-05 Saginaw Spirit OHL 31 10 18 3 1825 108 0 3.55 .903
2004-05 AC Boardwalk Bullies ECHL 3 2 0 0 140 5 0 2.14 .928
2005-06 Stockton Thunder ECHL 36 4 21 6 2014 122 0 3.64 .899
2006-07 Long Beach Ice Dogs ECHL 6 1 4 0 309 25 0 4.86 .830
2007-08 Calgary Dinos CIS 15 12 3 0 912 51 1 3.36 .887
2008-09 Calgary Dinos CIS 11 7 7 2 964 51 1 3.18 .884
2009-10 Calgary Dinos CIS 6 1 4 0 271 20 1 4.42 .868

OHL Priority Selection- Erie Otters 11th Round(220th) 2001

References

  1. ^ a b "Jeff Weber's career statistics". NHL.com. http://www.nhl.com/ice/player.htm?id=8470824. Retrieved 2010-06-08. 
  2. ^ "2002-03 Plymouth Whalers". Plymouth Whalers.com. http://www.webcitation.org/5qL0Ms0VL. Retrieved 2010-06-08. 
  3. ^ a b "No reality check needed for U of C goalie Weber". Calgary Herald. 2008-01-17. http://www.webcitation.org/5qL0dhtQG. Retrieved 2010-06-08. 
  4. ^ "2008-09 Men's Hockey Roster: Jeff Webber". Go Dinos.com. http://www.webcitation.org/5qL70ffkA. Retrieved 2010-06-08. 
  5. ^ "Calgary Flames back on the ice after 10-day NHL Olympic break". NHL.com. 2010-02-24. http://www.webcitation.org/5qL7Yz5iR. Retrieved 2010-06-08. 

External links

Jeff Weber's career stats at The Internet Hockey Database