Brock Faber

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]}

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]

International play

Medal record
Representing   United States
Ice hockey
World Junior Championship
	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			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. "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. "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. 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.
6. "Wild acquire Faber and a first-round pick from Los Angeles for Fiala". Minnesota Wild. June 29, 2022. Retrieved June 29, 2022.
7. McLellan, Sarah (June 29, 2022). "Wild trades Kevin Fiala to Kings for first-rounder and Gophers' Brock Faber". Star Tribune . Retrieved June 30, 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.

External links

• Biographical information and career statistics from NHL.com , or  Eliteprospects.com , or  The Internet Hockey Database

Awards and achievements
Preceded by Cameron York	Big Ten Defensive Player of the Year 2021–22, 2022–23	Succeeded by Incumbent