The Aporia · Wild defenseman Brock Faber is out indefinitely after surgery to repair a fractured skull

Brock Faber, a defenseman for the Minnesota Wild, underwent surgery to repair a fractured skull after being hit by a puck during a preseason game against the Dallas Stars on Friday night. The Wild announced that Faber is out indefinitely and will provide an update on his recovery timeline later. At 24 years old, Faber was one of the most active skaters in the NHL last season and played a key role on the U.S. Olympic team that won gold earlier this year.

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Brock Faber, a 24-year-old defenseman for the Minnesota Wild, is out indefinitely after undergoing surgery to repair a fractured skull sustained during a preseason game against the Dallas Stars on Friday night. The injury occurred when Faber was hit in the head by a puck that had been deflected off a stick, likely by Sam Steel of the Dallas Stars near the end of the second period.

Faber skated more than any player in the NHL last season and is expected to play a key role alongside Quinn Hughes. He also represented the United States at the Olympics this year, where his team won gold. The Wild will begin their regular season on Thursday against Nashville, but without Faber's presence due to his ongoing recovery.

General manager Bill Guerin stated that there is currently no timeline for Faber’s return and said he would provide updates as necessary from medical professionals' guidance.

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The 24-year-old took a puck to the head off the stick of Dallas Stars forward Sam Steel during the final minute of the second period of each team’s preseason finale Friday night.

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🔮 The Wild said Tuesday that a timeframe for his recovery would be announced later.

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Wild defenseman Brock Faber is out indefinitely after surgery to repair a fractured skull · assertive framing

Minnesota Wild defenseman Brock Faber is out indefinitely after undergoing surgery to repair a fractured skull. asserted

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The Wild said Tuesday that a timeframe for his recovery would be announced later. asserted

timeframe → say → recovery

The 24-year-old took a puck to the head off the stick of Dallas Stars forward Sam Steel during the final minute of the second period of each team’s preseason finale Friday night. asserted

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Faber skated the ninth most of any player in the NHL last season and is expected to have a significant role again alongside Quinn Hughes when he returns. asserted

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He also was a key member of the U.S. Olympic team that won the country’s first men’s hockey gold medal since 1980. asserted

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Minnesota opens Thursday at Nashville. asserted

Minnesota → open → Nashville

Wild defenseman Brock Faber is out indefinitely after surgery to repair a fractured skull

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