Yannick Weber
- January 9, 2024
- Ice Hockey Player
Quick Facts
Full Name | Yannick Weber |
Occupation | Ice Hockey Player |
Date Of Birth | Sep 23, 1988(1988-09-23) |
Age | 36 |
Birthplace | Morges |
Country | Switzerland |
Birth City | Vaud |
Horoscope | Virgo |
Yannick Weber Biography
Name | Yannick Weber |
Birthday | Sep 23 |
Birth Year | 1988 |
Place Of Birth | Morges |
Home Town | Vaud |
Birth Country | Switzerland |
Birth Sign | Virgo |
Yannick Weber is one of the most popular and richest Ice Hockey Player who was born on September 23, 1988 in Morges, Vaud, Switzerland. Yannick Cyril, a Swiss professional ice hockey defenseman, was born 23 September 1988. He currently plays for the Nashville Predators in the National Hockey League (NHL). The Montreal Canadiens drafted him in the third round (73rd overall), of the 2007 NHL Entry Draft. He was also the first Canadian player to sport jersey number 68.
Weber was signed by the Canadiens to a three year entry-level contract in 2008-09. Weber spent most of his time with the Hamilton Bulldogs (Canadian Hockey League) affiliate. His strong play earned him limited playing time in Montreal and a spot at the 2009 AHL All-Star Game.
On July 5, 2013, he signed a one-year deal with the Vancouver Canucks after not being qualified as a restricted free agent by the Canadiens.
In the 2014–15 NHL season, Weber set a career-high record in goals with 11. He scored five of those 11 in the final 11 games of the season; 4 of which were on the powerplay. On 1 July 2015, he re-signed with the Canucks to a one-year deal worth $1.5 million. After struggling in the 2015–16 NHL season, The Canucks waived and subsequently assigned him to the Utica Comets in February
- However, due to a season-ending injury to Alexander Edler, he was recalled just a few days later before playing any games for the Comets. He would finish the season with the Canucks but did not appear in many games after this point.
Weber started his professional hockey career in Switzerland, playing for SC Langenthal of National League B. This is the second-highest level of Swiss hockey. Weber moved to Canada in 2006 to further his hockey game with the Kitchener Rangers, Ontario Hockey League. Weber was a Rangers player for two seasons, scoring 96 points in regular season and 26 playoffs. Weber was with the Rangers for his final season. He helped them to win the J. Ross Robertson Cup and the Memorial Cup final.
Yannick Weber Net Worth
Net Worth | $5 Million |
Source Of Income | Ice Hockey Player |
House | Living in own house. |
Yannick Weber is one of the richest Ice Hockey Player from Switzerland. According to our analysis, Wikipedia, Forbes & Business Insider, Yannick Weber 's net worth $5 Million. (Last Update: December 11, 2023)
Weber was a young hockey player who participated in the 2002 Quebec International Pee-Wee Hockey Tournament as part of a Central Switzerland team.
Weber is a key player on the Swiss national team. Weber made his international debut in 2005 at the IIHF World U18 Championships, Czech Republic. He represented his country three more times at the World Junior Ice Hockey Championships. He was the captain of the team at 2008’s tournament, where he scored 6 goals in the same games. Weber made his international senior debut at the 2009 IIHF World Championship, in his native country. Weber was also selected to the Swiss roster in 2010 for the Winter Olympics. Weber did not score a point in five of the tournament’s games.
Weber scored his first career NHL goal during the 2009 playoffs, 20 April against Tim Thomas of the Boston Bruins. Weber scored his first NHL regular season goal on 9 February 2011, also against Tim Thomas. Weber contributed two goals during the Canadiens’ first round 2011 playoff series against the Boston Bruins, both times beating Tim Thomas. On 9 October 2011, Weber scored a power play goal against the Winnipeg Jets contributing to a 5–1 Canadiens win in Winnipeg’s first regular season game since 1996.
Height, Weight & Body Measurements
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Who is Yannick Weber Dating?
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Facts & Trivia
Yannick Ranked on the list of most popular Ice Hockey Player. Also ranked in the elit list of famous people born in Switzerland. Yannick Weber celebrates birthday on September 23 of every year.
Are Yannick Weber and Shea Weber related?
Yannick Weber, who is not related to Shea Weber, wore No. 6 for the Canucks prior to joining the Predators, but it was incredibly unlikely that the Predators would allow another player to wear it.
Who did Weber play for before Montreal?
He is known to have one of the hardest shots in hockey history. Drafted in the second round, 49th overall, by the Nashville Predators in the 2003 NHL Entry Draft, Weber spent his entire NHL career with the Predators until being traded to Montreal.
Is Shea Weber married?
Bailey Weber
Does Shea Weber have a brother?
Brandon Weber
What's wrong with Shea Weber of the Montreal Canadiens?
Weber has a long-term foot and ankle issue. Bergevin said at the time that the #6 player will not be back in action this season. He also said there was little hope of seeing him in uniform again one day.