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Canada’s athletes in Sochi: Meet defenceman Shea Weber

By Adam Hearty Global News

Posted January 31, 2014 12:29 pm

Updated January 31, 2014 12:34 pm

1 min read

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Shea Weber #6 of Canada celebrates after a goal in the second period against Russia during the ice hockey men's quarter final game between Russia and Canada on day 13 of the Vancouver 2010 Winter Olympics at Canada Hockey Place on February 24, 2010 in Vancouver. Alex Livesey/Getty Images

Sport: Men’s Hockey

Position: Defence

Age: 28

Hometown: Sicamous, B.C.

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NHL Team: Nashville Predators

Accomplishments:

2010 Olympic Champion.
2007 World Champion.
2005 World Junior Champion.
Three-time NHL All-Star.

Interesting Fact: Weber is known for his strong defensive play, as well as his booming slap shot. On multiple occasions Weber has scored a goal without anyone realizing until the video replay proves it. Nobody realizes the puck is in because it goes right through the net.

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