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Brock Faber is Ready to Lead by Example at World Juniors


In four Olympic games, Faber had one assist, coming in the opening 8-0 triumph over host China. While disappointed not to come away with a medal — the U.S. lost to Slovakia 3-2 in a quarterfinal shootout — Faber nonetheless relished the unique opportunity.

“It was pretty special, the best experience of my life for sure,” Faber said. “It was always a dream, but didn’t really quite think that I’d be able to do it. At 19 years old, it was shocking, but also so awesome. The opening ceremony, and just playing against the older guys was surreal.”

While currently focused on the World Juniors and then his junior season at Minnesota, Faber knows he has an NHL future. He was drafted in the second round of the 2020 NHL Draft by the Los Angeles Kings, then this summer traded to his hometown team, the Minnesota Wild.

“That would be a dream come true to put on a Wild sweater someday,” Faber said. “Obviously, as a Minnesota-born kid — grew up playing in Minnesota, play at the University of Minnesota now and to have the chance to play for the Wild in the future — it gives me chills thinking about it.”

Knowing the importance of leadership and becoming a better leader, Faber has been attending weekly meetings on the subject in college.

“It’s kind of about how each role matters and finding ways to lead in your own way,” Faber said. “That gets the whole team in there. That’s kind of been something that’s opened my eyes a little bit. But other than that, it’s just you know, trying to be myself and do what I can to be the best person and player I can be.”

Story from Red Line Editorial, Inc.





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