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 |
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
editCollege
editDuring 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
editFaber 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]
On July 29, 2024, the Wild signed Faber to an eight-year, $68 million contract extension.[14]
International play
edit| 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.[15] 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.[16][17]
On January 13, 2022, Faber was named to the United States senior team's roster for the 2022 Winter Olympics.[18]
Career statistics
editRegular season and playoffs
edit| 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 | ||
| 2023–24 | Minnesota Wild | NHL | 82 | 8 | 39 | 47 | 26 | — | — | — | — | — | ||
| NHL totals | 84 | 8 | 39 | 47 | 26 | 6 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | ||||
International
edit| 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
edit| 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 | [19] |
| NHL | ||
| NHL All-Rookie Team | 2024 | [20] |
References
edit- ^ a b "Hockey Postseason Honors Announced". BigTen.org. March 16, 2021. Archived from the original on March 16, 2021. Retrieved February 20, 2022.
- ^ Hoven, John (April 27, 2021). "Brock Faber shines in first NCAA season + notes on all Kings collegiate prospects". lakingsinsider.com. Retrieved February 20, 2022.
- ^ a b "Hockey Postseason Honors Announced". Big Ten. March 15, 2022. Archived from the original on March 15, 2022. Retrieved March 15, 2022.
- ^ "Meyers, Faber, Motzko Lead 'U' Big Ten Honorees". gophersports.com. March 15, 2022. Retrieved March 15, 2022.
- ^ 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.
- ^ "Wild acquire Faber and a first-round pick from Los Angeles for Fiala". Minnesota Wild. June 29, 2022. Retrieved June 29, 2022.
- ^ McLellan, Sarah (June 29, 2022). "Wild trades Kevin Fiala to Kings for first-rounder and Gophers' Brock Faber". Star Tribune. Retrieved June 30, 2022.
- ^ "Minnesota Wild signs defenseman Brock Faber". Minnesota Wild. April 9, 2023. Retrieved April 9, 2023.
- ^ 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.
- ^ "Faber of Wild named NHL Rookie of Month for January". NHL. February 1, 2024. Retrieved April 26, 2024.
- ^ Satriano, David (April 30, 2024). "Bedard, Faber, Hughes named Calder Trophy finalists". NHL.com. Retrieved April 30, 2024.
- ^ "Brock Faber and Marco Rossi Named to 2023-24 NHL All-Rookie Team". NHL.com. June 27, 2024. Retrieved June 27, 2024.
- ^ 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.
- ^ "Faber signs 8-year, $68 million contract with Wild". Minnesota Wild. Retrieved July 29, 2024.
- ^ Merk, Martin (December 9, 2020). "Players battle for World Juniors ticket". IIHF. Retrieved February 20, 2022.
- ^ "Gophers Trio Named to U.S. WJC Roster". gophersports.com. December 14, 2021. Retrieved January 14, 2022.
- ^ Steiss, Adam (December 29, 2021). "World Juniors cancelled". IIHF.com. Retrieved January 14, 2022.
- ^ "2022 U.S. Olympic Men's Ice Hockey Team Unveiled". teamusa.com. January 13, 2022. Retrieved February 20, 2022.
- ^ "2022-23 Men's CCM Hockey Division I All-Americans". ahcahockey.com. April 7, 2023. Retrieved April 8, 2023.
- ^ "NHL announces 2023-24 All-Rookie Team". NHL.com. June 27, 2024. Retrieved June 27, 2024.
External links
edit- Biographical information and career statistics from NHL.com, or Eliteprospects.com, or Hockey-Reference.com, or The Internet Hockey Database