Brock Faber (born August 22, 2002) is an American ice hockey defenseman for the University of Minnesota. Faber was drafted 45th overall by the Los Angeles Kings in the 2020 NHL Entry Draft and is currently a prospect of the Minnesota Wild.
Brock Faber | |||
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Born |
(2002-08-22) August 22, 2002 (age 19) Maple Grove, Minnesota, U.S. | ||
Height | 6 ft 0 in (183 cm) | ||
Weight | 190 lb (86 kg; 13 st 8 lb) | ||
Position | Defense | ||
Shoots | Right | ||
NCAA team | Minnesota | ||
National team |
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NHL Draft |
45th overall, 2020 Los Angeles Kings | ||
Playing career | 2022–present |
Faber was drafted in the second round, 45th overall, by the Los Angeles Kings in the 2020 NHL Entry Draft.[1] On June 29, 2022, Faber was traded to the Minnesota Wild as part of the deal that sent Kevin Fiala to the Kings.[2]
During the 2020–21 season, his freshman year, Faber recorded one goal and 11 assists in 27 games for Minnesota. Following the season, he was named to the All-Big Ten Freshman Team.[3][4]
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.[5][6]
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.[7]
Medal record | ||
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Representing ![]() | ||
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.[8] He again represented the United States at the 2022 World Junior Ice Hockey Championships, where he appeared in one game before the tournament was cancelled due to the COVID-19 pandemic.[9][10]
On January 13, 2022, Faber was named to Team USA's roster to represent the United States at the 2022 Winter Olympics.[11]
Regular season | Playoffs | |||||||||||||
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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 | — | — | — | — | — | ||
NCAA totals | 59 | 3 | 23 | 26 | 26 | — | — | — | — | — |
Year | Team | Event | Result | GP | G | A | Pts | PIM | |
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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 |
Award | Year | Ref |
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College | ||
All-Big Ten Freshman Team | 2021 | [3] |
All-Big Ten First Team | 2022 | [5] |
Big Ten Defensive Player of the Year | 2022 | |
Awards and achievements | ||
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Preceded by | Big Ten Defensive Player of the Year 2021–22 |
Succeeded by Incumbent |