Mike Weaver (ice hockey)
Arthur Michael Robert Weaver (born May 2, 1978) is a Canadian former professional ice hockey defenceman.After being a 7th round draft choice of the OHL's Guelph Storm in 1995, Weaver decided to continue playing OHA Junior A hockey to maintain his NCAA scholarship eligibility.[citation needed] Undrafted by the NHL, Weaver was signed as a free agent by the Atlanta Thrashers on June 15, 2000.In 2001–02, Weaver played his first 16 games in the NHL, in addition to helping the Thrashers' AHL affiliate, the Chicago Wolves, to a Calder Cup championship.On August 3, 2010, Weaver left the Blues as a free agent and signed a two-year $1.8 million contract with the Florida Panthers.