Former Canadiens defenceman Mike Weaver retires after 11 NHL seasons

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Montreal Canadiens left wing Max Pacioretty, left, and defenceman Mike Weaver take part in the team\'s practice Friday, May 16, 2014 in Brossard, Que. Weaver has announced his retirement after 11 NHL seasons, most recently with the Canadiens. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Ryan Remiorz

TORONTO – Defenceman Mike Weaver has announced his retirement after 11 NHL seasons, most recently with the Montreal Canadiens.

Weaver played in 633 regular-season and 28 playoff games for the Atlanta Thrashers, Los Angeles Kings, Vancouver Canucks, St. Louis Blues, Florida Panthers and Canadiens.

Undrafted out of Michigan State University, the five-foot-ten Weaver helped Montreal reach the Eastern Conference final in 2014.

Weaver said in a statement released by the NHL Players’ Association that he “never could have imagined” a career like this.

The 37-year-old native of Brampton, Ont., will continue working with his defensive hockey school, Defense First, in retirement.

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