Brock Faber

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.

Brock Faber
Born (2002-08-22) August 22, 2002
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

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). He set single-season franchise records for assists, points, blocked shots, and time on ice by a rookie defenseman. His total time on ice, 2,047:53, was the highest single-season figure by a rookie since the statistic began being recorded in 1997–98. Following the season he was named a finalist for the Calder Memorial Trophy and named to the NHL All-Rookie Team.[11][12][13]

International play
Medal record
Representing  United States
Men's ice hockey
World Junior Championship
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.[14] 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.[15][16]

On January 13, 2022, Faber was named to United States senior team's roster for the 2022 Winter Olympics.[17]

Career statistics

Regular season and playoffs
Regular season Playoffs
Season Team League GPGAPtsPIM GPGAPtsPIM
2018–19 U.S. National Development Team USHL 10002 —————
2019–20 U.S. National Development Team USHL 191898 —————
2020–21 University of Minnesota B1G 271111214 —————
2021–22 University of Minnesota B1G 322121412 —————
2022–23 University of Minnesota B1G 384232712 —————
2022–23 Minnesota Wild NHL 20000 60000
2023–24 Minnesota Wild NHL 828394726 —————
NHL totals 848394726 60000

International
Year Team Event Result GPGAPtsPIM
2021 United States WJC 70550
2022 United States OG 5th 40112
2022 United States WJC 5th 51120
Junior totals 121670
Senior totals 40112

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 [18]
NHL
NHL All-Rookie Team 2024 [19]

References
  1. "Hockey Postseason Honors Announced". BigTen.org. March 16, 2021. Archived from the original on 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. Archived from the original on 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. "Faber of Wild named NHL Rookie of Month for January". NHL. February 1, 2024. Retrieved April 26, 2024.
  11. Satriano, David (April 30, 2024). "Bedard, Faber, Hughes named Calder Trophy finalists". NHL.com. Retrieved April 30, 2024.
  12. "Brock Faber and Marco Rossi Named to 2023-24 NHL All-Rookie Team". NHL.com. June 27, 2024. Retrieved June 27, 2024.
  13. McLellan, Sarah (June 26, 2024). "Should Wild defenseman Brock Faber win the Calder Trophy as NHL's Rookie of the Year?". Star Tribune. Retrieved June 27, 2024.
  14. Merk, Martin (December 9, 2020). "Players battle for World Juniors ticket". IIHF. Retrieved February 20, 2022.
  15. "Gophers Trio Named to U.S. WJC Roster". gophersports.com. December 14, 2021. Retrieved January 14, 2022.
  16. Steiss, Adam (December 29, 2021). "World Juniors cancelled". IIHF.com. Retrieved January 14, 2022.
  17. "2022 U.S. Olympic Men's Ice Hockey Team Unveiled". teamusa.com. January 13, 2022. Retrieved February 20, 2022.
  18. "2022-23 Men's CCM Hockey Division I All-Americans". ahcahockey.com. April 7, 2023. Retrieved April 8, 2023.
  19. "NHL announces 2023-24 All-Rookie Team". NHL.com. June 27, 2024. Retrieved June 27, 2024.
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