Brock Faber Returns to Practice Following Skull Fracture

Minnesota Wild defenseman Brock Faber has rejoined team practice after sustaining a skull fracture during a preseason game on September 25. Faber commented that the injury "could have been a lot worse."

Brock Faber (file photo)
File photo: Brock Faber. Jenn G from Seattle, WA / Wikimedia Commons · Photo source · CC BY-SA 4.0

Faber was hit in the head by a shot during a game against the Dallas Stars. He noted the puck struck an area near his ear not protected by his helmet. He expressed gratitude for the medical attention he received and is glad to be back on the ice.