Brock Faber

Brock Faber (born August 22, 2002) is an American ice hockey defenseman for the University of Minnesota of the National Collegiate Athletic Association (NCAA). 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 0 in (183 cm)
Weight 190 lb (86 kg; 13 st 8 lb)
Position Defense
Shoots Right
NCAA team Minnesota
National team  United States
NHL Draft 45th overall, 2020
Los Angeles Kings
Playing career 2022–present

Playing career

Faber was drafted in the second round, 45th overall, by the Los Angeles Kings in the 2020 NHL Entry Draft.[1]

During the 2020–21 season in 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.[2][3]

During the 2021–22 season in 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.[4][5]

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.[6] 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.[7][8]

On January 13, 2022, Faber was named to Team USA's roster to represent the United States at the 2022 Winter Olympics.[9]

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 — — — — —
NCAA totals 59 3 23 26 26 — — — — —

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
Junior totals 7 0 5 5 0
Senior totals 4 0 1 1 2

Awards and honors
Award Year Ref
College
All-Big Ten Freshman Team 2021 [2]
All-Big Ten First Team 2022 [4]
Big Ten Defensive Player of the Year 2022

References
  1. 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.
  2. "Hockey Postseason Honors Announced". BigTen.org. March 16, 2021. Retrieved February 20, 2022.
  3. Hoven, John (April 27, 2021). "Brock Faber shines in first NCAA season + notes on all Kings collegiate prospects". lakingsinsider.com. Retrieved February 20, 2022.
  4. "Hockey Postseason Honors Announced". Big Ten. March 15, 2022. Retrieved March 15, 2022.
  5. "Meyers, Faber, Motzko Lead 'U' Big Ten Honorees". gophersports.com. March 15, 2022. Retrieved March 15, 2022.
  6. Merk, Martin (December 9, 2020). "Players battle for World Juniors ticket". IIHF. Retrieved February 20, 2022.
  7. "Gophers Trio Named to U.S. WJC Roster". gophersports.com. December 14, 2021. Retrieved January 14, 2022.
  8. Steiss, Adam (December 29, 2021). "World Juniors cancelled". IIHF.com. Retrieved January 14, 2022.
  9. "2022 U.S. Olympic Men's Ice Hockey Team Unveiled". teamusa.com. January 13, 2022. Retrieved February 20, 2022.



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