Wild defenseman Brock Faber out indefinitely after skull surgery
3 sources • 1 min read • Latest: Sep 29, 2026, 5:21 PM
Last updated Sep 29, 2026
Brock Faber of the Minnesota Wild underwent surgery for a fractured skull and is now out indefinitely. The injury occurred during a preseason game against the Dallas Stars when he was struck by a shot from Miro Heiskanen. Faber initially played through the injury but was later removed from the game and placed on injured reserve. General manager Bill Guerin reported that Faber is recovering well but did not provide a timeline for his return. The Wild are set to begin their regular season on October 1 against the Nashville Predators.
- •Faber suffered the injury during a preseason game on September 26.
- •He underwent successful surgery and is out indefinitely.
- •The injury occurred from a shot by Miro Heiskanen.
- •Faber was initially able to continue playing after the hit.
- •The Wild begin their season on October 1 against the Predators.
- 6:09 PMESPN — Wild top-pair D-man Faber has surgery on fractured skull
- 4:56 PMYahoo Sports — Wild D Brock Faber out indefinitely after undergoing surgery on fractured skull
"Faber was hit in the head by a Miro Heiskanen shot during Friday's preseason finale against the Stars.
"Wild top-pair defenseman Brock Faber underwent surgery for a fractured skull and is out indefinitely.
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External links- ESPNSep 29, 2026, 6:09 PMWild top-pair D-man Faber has surgery on fractured skull
Wild top-pair defenseman Brock Faber underwent surgery for a fractured skull and is out indefinitely.
- Yahoo SportsSep 29, 2026, 4:56 PMWild D Brock Faber out indefinitely after undergoing surgery on fractured skull
Faber was hit in the head by a Miro Heiskanen shot during Friday's preseason finale against the Stars.
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