Brock Faber
Born (2002-08-22) August 22, 2002 (age 21)
Maple Grove, Minnesota, U.S.
Height 6 ft 1 in (185 cm)
Weight 200 lb (91 kg; 14 st 4 lb)
Position Defense
Shoots Right
NHL team Minnesota Wild
National team  United States
NHL Draft 45th overall, 2020
Los Angeles Kings
Playing career 2022–present

Brock Faber (born August 22, 2002) is an American professional ice hockey defenseman for the Minnesota Wild of the National Hockey League (NHL). Faber was drafted 45th overall by the Los Angeles Kings in the 2020 NHL Entry Draft.

Playing career

College

During the 2020–21 season, his freshman year, Faber recorded one goal and 11 assists in 27 games for the University of Minnesota. Following the season, he was named to the All-Big Ten Freshman Team.[1][2]

During the 2021–22 season, his sophomore year, Faber recorded two goals and 11 assists in 28 games for Minnesota. Following the season, he was named to the All-Big Ten First Team and was named Big Ten Defensive Player of the Year.[3][4]

On June 29, 2022, Faber's NHL rights were traded by the Los Angeles Kings, along with a 2022 first-round selection, to the Minnesota Wild in exchange for Kevin Fiala.[5][6] Returning to the Gophers for his junior year, Faber was named as team captain for the 2022–23 season. He recorded four goals and 27 points through 38 games, helping the Gophers reach the NCAA Championship game. Following an overtime defeat to Quinnipiac, Faber concluded his collegiate career.

Professional

Faber was drafted in the second round, 45th overall, by the Los Angeles Kings in the 2020 NHL Entry Draft.[7]

On April 9, 2023, Faber was signed by the Minnesota Wild to a three-year, entry-level contract and immediately joined the roster of the playoff bound Wild.[8]

Faber scored his first NHL goal on October 12, 2023, in a 2–0 victory over the Florida Panthers.[9]

International play

Medal record
Representing  United States
Ice hockey
World Junior Championship
Gold medal – first place 2021 Canada

Faber represented the United States at the 2021 World Junior Ice Hockey Championships, where he recorded five assists in seven games and won a gold medal.[10] He again represented the United States at the 2022 World Junior Ice Hockey Championships, where he appeared in one game before the tournament was canceled due to the COVID-19 pandemic.[11][12]

On January 13, 2022, Faber was named to Team USA's roster to represent the United States at the 2022 Winter Olympics.[13]

Career statistics

Regular season and playoffs

Regular season Playoffs
Season Team League GP G A Pts PIM GP G A Pts PIM
2018–19 U.S. National Development Team USHL 1 0 0 0 2 — — — — —
2019–20 U.S. National Development Team USHL 19 1 8 9 8 — — — — —
2020–21 University of Minnesota B1G 27 1 11 12 14 — — — — —
2021–22 University of Minnesota B1G 32 2 12 14 12 — — — — —
2022–23 University of Minnesota B1G 38 4 23 27 12 — — — — —
2022–23 Minnesota Wild NHL 2 0 0 0 0 6 0 0 0 0
NHL totals 2 0 0 0 0 6 0 0 0 0

International

Year Team Event Result GP G A Pts PIM
2021 United States WJC 1st place, gold medalist(s) 7 0 5 5 0
2022 United States OG 5th 4 0 1 1 2
2022 United States WJC 5th 5 1 1 2 0
Junior totals 12 1 6 7 0
Senior totals 4 0 1 1 2

Awards and honors

Award Year Ref
College
All-Big Ten Freshman Team 2021 [1]
All-Big Ten First Team 2022, 2023 [3]
Big Ten Defensive Player of the Year 2022, 2023
AHCA West First Team All-American 2023 [14]

References

  1. ^ a b "Hockey Postseason Honors Announced". BigTen.org. March 16, 2021. Retrieved February 20, 2022.
  2. ^ Hoven, John (April 27, 2021). "Brock Faber shines in first NCAA season + notes on all Kings collegiate prospects". lakingsinsider.com. Retrieved February 20, 2022.
  3. ^ a b "Hockey Postseason Honors Announced". Big Ten. March 15, 2022. Retrieved March 15, 2022.
  4. ^ "Meyers, Faber, Motzko Lead 'U' Big Ten Honorees". gophersports.com. March 15, 2022. Retrieved March 15, 2022.
  5. ^ "Wild acquire Faber and a first-round pick from Los Angeles for Fiala". Minnesota Wild. June 29, 2022. Retrieved June 29, 2022.
  6. ^ McLellan, Sarah (June 29, 2022). "Wild trades Kevin Fiala to Kings for first-rounder and Gophers' Brock Faber". Star Tribune. Retrieved June 30, 2022.
  7. ^ Wheeler, Scott (January 4, 2022). "Kings prospect Brock Faber was ready to show the world his transformed game. Now he's got unfinished business". The Athletic. Retrieved February 20, 2022.
  8. ^ "Minnesota Wild signs defenseman Brock Faber". Minnesota Wild. April 9, 2023. Retrieved April 9, 2023.
  9. ^ Myers, Jess (December 22, 2023). "Myers: Brock Faber's record-setting Wild debut is about much more than eating up minutes". therinklive.com. The RInk Live. Retrieved January 8, 2024.
  10. ^ Merk, Martin (December 9, 2020). "Players battle for World Juniors ticket". IIHF. Retrieved February 20, 2022.
  11. ^ "Gophers Trio Named to U.S. WJC Roster". gophersports.com. December 14, 2021. Retrieved January 14, 2022.
  12. ^ Steiss, Adam (December 29, 2021). "World Juniors cancelled". IIHF.com. Retrieved January 14, 2022.
  13. ^ "2022 U.S. Olympic Men's Ice Hockey Team Unveiled". teamusa.com. January 13, 2022. Retrieved February 20, 2022.
  14. ^ "2022-23 Men's CCM Hockey Division I All-Americans". ahcahockey.com. April 7, 2023. Retrieved April 8, 2023.

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Awards and achievements Preceded byCameron York Big Ten Defensive Player of the Year 2021–22, 2022–23 Succeeded byIncumbent
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