October 18, 2007
Steel defenseman Will Weber in action during the 2007 USHL Fall Classic in Sioux City.
During the 2007-08 season, www.ushl.com will feature player profiles of current USHLers, giving people the opportunity to learn more about the players that are behind the masks. Rookie or veteran, it doesn't matter, players from all teams will be featured with a new player added each week.
Name: Will Weber
Team: Chicago Steel
Nickname: Webs, Webah
Hometown: Gaylord, Michigan
Best Thing About Hometown: Small town, amazing people.
Hobbies: Water sports, golf, sleeping, eating, video games.
Favorite Band: T.I., AC/DC
Favorite Movie: Dumb and Dumber
Favorite TV Show: Family Guy, SportsCenter
Favorite Food: Anything, I love to eat.
Dream Vacation: Anywhere warm.
Favorite NHL Team: Columbus Blue Jackets, Vancouver Canucks
Favorite Player Growing Up: Bobby Orr
Greatest Hockey Moment: Committing to Miami (Ohio).
Pre-Game Rituals: Eat early in the day and then sleep a lot.
Best Player You've Played With: Dan Fritsche, now on the Columbus Blue Jackets.
Best Player You've Played Against: Pascal Leclaire, now on the Columbus Blue Jackets.
What were your thoughts when you found out you were the first pick in the USHL Draft? I was really excited, couldn't wait to start playing.
Describe your USHL experience so far? It has been great. I have been starting to get used to the speed and the style of the game. I have learned a lot from Coach Poapst already. Teammates are great and my housing situation is perfect.
Was it a tough decision to come to the USHL or did you know right away that you wanted to play here? No, this is the best developmental league before college. It was a no-brainer.
What about Miami University made it the school of choice for you? I could go on all day. There were a lot of little things. The biggest and I think the most important was the coaches. I felt the most comfortable with them and I think Coach Blasi is the best coach in college hockey. He has made Miami a top ten team every year.
What was your reaction when you were chosen in the 2007 NHL Draft? It was surreal. It was a great experience. I'm not sure if it has even hit me yet. I don't think about it too much. I know I have a long way to go and a lot of work to do.
What's one thing that nobody knows about you? That's a tough one.
What advice do you give to young players? Be respectful and get good grades in school.
