Jim Wiemer began his career as a left wing before transitioning to the blue line, where he became one of the AHL’s premier two-way defensemen over a 14-year career.
Drafted by the Buffalo Sabres in 1980, Wiemer helped the Rochester Americans win a Calder Cup title in 1983 and captured the Eddie Shore Award as the AHL’s outstanding defenseman in 1985-86, when he recorded 24 goals and 73 points in 73 games for the New Haven Nighthawks.
He spent many years as a reliable recall option: Wiemer played a total of 325 regular-season games and 62 playoff contests in the National Hockey League with five organizations, winning a Stanley Cup championship with Edmonton in 1988.
Wiemer He returned to Rochester to finish his career in 1994-95, retiring with 124 goals and 307 assists for 431 points in 548 AHL games.