Brock Faber is an American professional ice hockey defenseman for the Minnesota Wild of the NHL as of 2024. Born on August 22, 2002, Faber was drafted 45th overall by the Los Angeles Kings in the 2020 NHL Draft, before being traded to the Wild in 2022. He played three seasons at the University of Minnesota, where he developed into one of the top defensive prospects in college hockey, earning All-Big Ten honors and being named Big Ten Defensive Player of the Year in 2022.
Faber made an immediate impact with the Wild, making his NHL debut in 2023 and quickly becoming a key player on defense. In his rookie season, he set multiple franchise records for rookie defensemen and was a finalist for the Calder Trophy. In 2024, he signed an eight-year contract extension with the Wild, solidifying his future with the team.
Brock Faber parents
Brock Faber's parents are Karri and Jay Faber. They have been supportive from his early days in the Maple Grove youth hockey system to his rise in the NHL, Karri and Jay Faber were always by his side, offering guidance, encouragement, and a grounding presence.
When Brock received the news of his life-changing $68 million contract extension with the Minnesota Wild, his first call was to his parents as per The Rank Live. He instructed them to come to St. Paul to be with him as he signed the deal.
“I wanted them to be there for it,” Faber told The Rank Live. “They’ve been with me every step of the way, and this is as much their moment as it is mine.”
Jay Faber is a longtime supporter of his son’s ambitions and has been there since the beginning.
“Brock was always a Wild fan growing up. To see him now, playing for the team he grew up idolizing, it’s just incredible,” Jay Faber told The Rink Live. “We couldn’t be prouder of the person he’s become, both on and off the ice.”
For Karri Faber, the journey has been a mix of joy and pride, watching her son reach the heights she had always hoped for him.
“This is beyond what we ever imagined,” Karri Faber told The Rink Live. “It’s a dream come true not just for Brock, but for our entire family.”
Brock Faber appreciated his father teaching him life lessons to put the team ahead of personal accolades.
Brock Faber siblings
Brock Faber is the youngest of three children and has two sisters, Paige and Payton. His older sister Paige Faber is a standout athlete in her own right, excelling in multiple sports, including adapted hockey with Minnesota Special Hockey as per NHLPA. Brock credits Paige Faber as one of his biggest inspirations, saying via NHLPA:
"She has taught me all of that. Her love for the game has allowed me to love the game as much as I do.”
Her deep love for hockey and her dedication to sports have made her a role model for Brock, who often jokes that she’s the better player in the family, adding:
“She flat-out loves the game, and she has done so well in every sport she has played.”
Brock’s other sister Payton Faber also supports him, though not as heavily involved in sports as Paige Faber. Brock’s family, including Payton, has been a constant source of encouragement.
"I love my family. I am thankful for them, and I am here playing in the NHL because of them" he told NHLPA. "I love my family. I am thankful for them, and I am here playing in the NHL because of them."
FAQs on Brock Faber family
A. Brock Faber grew up in Maple Grove, Minnesota.
A. Brock Faber was drafted by the Los Angeles Kings in the 2020 NHL Entry Draft.
A. Brock Faber is under an eight-year $68 million contract with the Minnesota Wilds.
A. Paige Faber is Brock Faber's older sister.
A. Brock Fabers' dad is Karrri Faber.
