Brock Faber

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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 teamFlag of the United States.svg  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.

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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]

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 by 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. [5] On June 29, 2022, Faber's NHL rights were traded by the Kings, along with a 2022 first-round selection, to the Minnesota Wild in exchange for Kevin Fiala. [6] [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] In January 2024, he led all rookies in points and assists, and was named Rookie of the Month. [10] He ultimately appeared in all 82 games for the Wild and recorded eight goals and 39 assists during the season. His 39 assists were tied with Connor Bedard for most assists among rookies, while his 47 points were tied with Luke Hughes for second most points among rookies. He led rookies in ice time per game (24:58) and blocked shots (150) and was first among rookie defenseman in shots on goal (136) and even-strength points (31), and second to Hughes in power-play points (16). Following the season he was named a finalist for the Calder Memorial Trophy. [11]

International play

Medal record
Representing Flag of the United States.svg  United States
Men's ice hockey
World Junior Championship
Gold medal icon (G initial).svg 2021 Canada

Faber represented the United States junior team at the 2021 World Junior Championships, where he recorded five assists in seven games and won a gold medal. [12] He again represented the United States at the 2022 World Junior Championships, where he appeared in one game before the tournament was canceled due to the COVID-19 pandemic. [13] [14]

On January 13, 2022, Faber was named to United States senior team's roster for the 2022 Winter Olympics. [15]

Career statistics

Regular season and playoffs

Regular season Playoffs
Season TeamLeagueGP G A Pts PIM GPGAPtsPIM
2018–19 U.S. National Development Team USHL 10002—————
2019–20 U.S. National Development TeamUSHL191898—————
2020–21 University of Minnesota B1G 271111214—————
2021–22 University of MinnesotaB1G322121412—————
2022–23 University of MinnesotaB1G384232712—————
2022–23 Minnesota Wild NHL 2000060000
2023–24 Minnesota WildNHL828394726—————
NHL totals84839472660000

International

YearTeamEventResultGPGAPtsPIM
2021 United States WJC Gold medal icon.svg70550
2022 United States OG 5th40112
2022 United StatesWJC5th51120
Junior totals121670
Senior totals40112

Awards and honors

AwardYearRef
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 [16]

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