The top Squirt hockey team in Minnesota this year was Osseo Maple Grove. A player you noticed most from their All Star cast was Brock Faber. Faber, who lined up at just about any position was effective as both a goal scorer and a playmaker. His was paired with Justin Janicke and Kyle Kukkonen this year for the Crimson. That line was not only very productive from a goals perspective, but what was most impressive they were very unselfish. This group of three has lost very few games as Mites, Squirts and over the Summer - which means they have had their share of goals and limelight. So at a young age, they have figured out that getting the "W" is more important than getting another goal. Each of the three had their share of the limelight this year. Janicke was the MVP of the Squirtacular. Faber was a force in the Fargo International. And, Kukkonen had a great end of year tournament at the Regional Tournament of Champions in St. Louis Park.

Besides the undefeated season, what separated Faber from the other players was his ability to make big plays in big games. Some times "big play" doesn't mean a goal or an assist. With his team facing a five on three in the Squirtacular Final versus White Bear Lake, Faber easily anchored the OMG defense and helped kill off the the two man disadvantage. 

In addition to being a great hockey player, Brock excels at Baseball and Football in the off season. Congratulations to Brock, his teammates and coaches on a great season.