Kevin Weekes is a former professional ice hockey goaltender who played for several teams during his career. He was born on April 4, 1975, in Toronto, Ontario, Canada. Weekes began his hockey career in the Ontario Hockey League (OHL) with the Owen Sound Platers in 1992. He played for the Platers for three seasons before being drafted by the Florida Panthers in the second round of the 1993 NHL Entry Draft.
Weekes made his NHL debut with the Panthers during the 1997-98 season. He played in 11 games for the team that season, posting a 3-5-1 record with a 3.38 goals against average (GAA) and a .893 save percentage. Weekes spent the next two seasons splitting time between the Panthers and their American Hockey League (AHL) affiliate, the Beast of New Haven.
In 2000, Weekes was traded to the Vancouver Canucks. He played in 23 games for the Canucks during the 2000-01 season, posting a 7-10-2 record with a 2.87 GAA and a .902 save percentage. Weekes then signed with the Carolina Hurricanes as a free agent in the summer of 2001.
Weekes played for the Hurricanes for two seasons, serving as the team's starting goaltender for much of that time. He played in 72 games for the Hurricanes during the 2001-02 and 2002-03 seasons, posting a 29-31-8 record with a 2.41 GAA and a .912 save percentage. Weekes helped lead the Hurricanes to the Stanley Cup Playoffs in 2002, where they were eliminated in the first round by the Detroit Red Wings.
After leaving the Hurricanes, Weekes played for several other teams during the remainder of his career. He played for the New York Rangers from 2004 to 2006, the Montreal Canadiens in 2006-07, and the New Jersey Devils from 2007 to 2009. Weekes served as a backup goaltender for much of his time with these teams, playing in a total of 48 games over four seasons.
Weekes retired from professional hockey in 2011 and has since worked as a television analyst for NHL Network and NBC Sports. He has also been involved in various charitable organizations, including the Kevin Weekes Youth Hockey Foundation, which provides opportunities for underprivileged children to play hockey.
Throughout his career, Weekes was known for his athleticism and quick reflexes in the net. He was also recognized for his leadership and positive attitude, serving as a mentor to many young players. Despite never winning a Stanley Cup, Weekes is remembered as a respected and beloved member of the hockey community.
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