Brock Faber is an American professional ice hockey defenseman playing for the Minnesota Wild in the NHL as of 2024. Born on August 22, 2002, he was drafted 45th overall by the Los Angeles Kings in the 2020 NHL Entry Draft. Before his professional play, Faber honed his skills at the University of Minnesota, where he quickly made a name for himself. He scored one goal and 11 assists across 27 games in his freshman season and earned a spot on the All-Big Ten Freshman Team.
As a sophomore, he recorded two goals and 11 assists, achieving recognition on the All-Big Ten First Team and winning the Big Ten Defensive Player of the Year award. Faber was named captain in his junior year and led the Gophers to the NCAA Championship game before finishing his college career and joining the Wild.
Brock Faber salary
Brock Faber's three-year contract with the Minnesota Wild for $3,025,000, with a $277,500 signing bonus and an average annual salary of $1,008,333, as per Spotrac. Here’s a breakdown of his yearly earnings:
2022-23: $110,500
2023-24: $925,000
2024-25: $925,000 (Base Salary) + $92,500 (Signing Bonus) = $1,017,500 (Total Cash)
What are the terms of Brock Faber’s contract?
Faber is under his rookie contract with the Wild, with no additional terms in his contract. He is playing the final season of his three-year contract as per Spotrac.
How much of Brock Faber’s contract is guaranteed?
The entire sum of $3,025,000 of Faber’s contract is guaranteed including a $277,500 signing bonus as per Spotrac.
Brock Faber's career earnings
As of 2024, Brock Faber’s career earnings total $1,035,500. His projected total career earnings are approximately $70.46 million by 2032. His career earnings are based on his upcoming contract extension of eight years worth $68 million as per Spotrac.
Brock Faber's contract history
Brock Faber is still under his rookie contract with the Minnesota Wilds for three years. Below is the breakdown of his contract:
Season | Age | Base Salary | Signing Bonus | Cap Hit | Cash (Annual) | Cumulative Cash |
2022-23 | 20 | $110,500 | - | $925,000 | $110,500 | $110,500 |
2023-24 | 21 | $832,500 | $92,500 | $925,000 | $925,000 | $1,035,500 |
2024-25 | 22 | $832,500 | $92,500 | $925,000 | $925,000 | $1,960,500 |
Brock Faber's upcoming contract
Brock Faber’s upcoming contract eight-year extension with the Minnesota Wild is worth a fully guaranteed $68,000,000. His average annual salary under this extension is $8,500,000, starting in the 2025-26 season and continuing through the 2032-33 season. Notably, his contract includes a 15-team no-trade clause for the final three seasons, from 2030-2032 as per Sportrac.
FAQs on Brock Faber contract
A. Brock Faber makes an average annual salary of $1,008,333
A. Brock Faber played three years for the University of Minnesota Golden Gophers. He started his college career in the 2020-21 season and completed his junior year in the 2022-23.
A. Brock Faber has scored 47 points as of 2023-2024 NHL season.
A. Brock Fabers was selected by the Los Angles Kings and later traded to the Minnesota Wild.