Joel Farabee
Joel Farabee (born February 25, 2000) is an American professional ice hockey left winger currently playing for the Philadelphia Flyers of the National Hockey League (NHL). Farabee was drafted in the first round, 14th overall at the 2018 NHL Entry Draft by the Flyers.
Joel Farabee | |||
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Farabee with the Philadelphia Flyers in 2020 | |||
Born |
Cicero, New York, U.S. | February 25, 2000||
Height | 6 ft 0 in (183 cm) | ||
Weight | 164 lb (74 kg; 11 st 10 lb) | ||
Position | Left Wing | ||
Shoots | Left | ||
NHL team | Philadelphia Flyers | ||
NHL Draft |
14th overall, 2018 Philadelphia Flyers | ||
Playing career | 2019–present |
Growing up in Cicero, New York, Farabee competed with the Syracuse Nationals, Buffalo Jr Sabres, and Selects Hockey Academy at South Kent School. He joined the USA Hockey National Team Development Program in the United States Hockey League (USHL) before committing to play NCAA Division I ice hockey with the Boston University Terriers men's ice hockey team. During his time in college, Farabee tied for second in goals and third in points amongst rookies while leading the Terriers in goals, points, power-play goals, shorthanded goals, game-winning goals, plus-minus, and shots. In recognition of his efforts, Farabee received the Tim Taylor Award as college hockey's Rookie of the Year, Hockey East Rookie of the Year, and was selected for the Hockey East All-Rookie Team.
Farabee concluded his collegiate career on March 25, 2019, by signing an entry-level contract with the Flyers and was re-assigned to the Lehigh Valley Phantoms to begin the season. He made his NHL debut on October 21, 2019, subsequently becoming the first Flyers player to be born in the 2000s. By the conclusion of the shortened 2019–20 regular season, Farabee recorded 21 points through 52 games. He later became the first player born in the 2000s to score a postseason goal in NHL history, when he scored during the round-robin matchup against the Tampa Bay Lightning.
Personal life
Farabee was born on February 25, 2000,[1] to business owner Dave and nursing supervisor Pam Farabee in Cicero, New York, the youngest of three boys.[2] Farabee credits his older brothers Jake and Jesse for inspiring his love of hockey saying, "I always watched them. They were on older teams. They inspired me to want to get to that level."[3] He also credited his grandfather as being a role model for him growing up. Farabee's grandfather Joe Klodzen was drafted by the St. Louis Cardinals of Major League Baseball who, while never making the major league roster, competed in their minor league system.[4] As his father was born and raised in Philadelphia, Farabee grew up a fan of Philly sporting teams including the Philadelphia Eagles.[5]
Playing career
Amateur
As a child, Farabee competed with the Syracuse Nationals at the Bell Capital Cup in Ottawa before playing above his year level with the Buffalo Jr Sabres at the Quebec International Pee-Wee Hockey Tournament.[6] During the Bell Capital Cup, he led the team with six goals and one power play point.[7] In the ninth grade, when Farabee was recruited to play junior hockey in the Selects Hockey Academy at South Kent School, his family began taking his future career in hockey seriously.[2] He played on the SASKS U16 National team before joining the USA Hockey National Team Development Program and competing in the United States Hockey League (USHL).[8] Farabee was chosen to captain the team in his second year by coach Seth Appert as a result of his "competitive, all-around game that belies his size."[4] Although originally committing to play NCAA Division I ice hockey with the University of New Hampshire,[6] he changed his commitment to Boston University of Hockey East in 2015.[9]
Farabee played one season with the Boston University Terriers men's ice hockey team, recording 36 points in 37 games.[1] He praised his time with the Terriers, saying, "I think my down-low, below-the-goal-line game has gotten a lot better than it was a year ago...As far as protecting the puck and holding onto it and not making plays too fast to where I turn it over. That’s the big thing at the highest levels. That’s why college hockey was so good for me."[10] He finished the 2018–19 season tied for second in goals and third in points amongst rookies while leading the Terriers in goals, points, power-play goals, shorthanded goals, game-winning goals, plus-minus, and shots.[11] In recognition of his efforts, Farabee received the Tim Taylor Award as college hockey's Rookie of the Year,[11] Hockey East Rookie of the Year,[12] and was selected for the Hockey East All-Rookie Team.[13]
Leading up to the 2018 NHL Entry Draft, Farabee was ranked 12th amongst all North American skaters by the NHL Central Scouting Bureau.[14] He was listed as 6 ft 1 in (1.85 m) and was measured at 4 percent body fat during the NHL Scouting Combine.[10] However, through showing his offensive prowess as team captain in the Development Program and at Boston University, Farabee was selected in the first round, 14th overall, by the Philadelphia Flyers in the 2018 NHL Entry Draft on June 23, 2018.[15] Speaking afterwards, Farabee said he was hoping to be drafted by Philadelphia because he was a fan of the Flyers growing up.[16]
Professional
Farabee signed an entry-level contract with the Philadelphia Flyers on March 25, 2019, after his freshman season at Boston University.[17] After being a healthy scratch during the Flyers' season opener in Prague, he was re-assigned to their American Hockey League (AHL) affiliate, the Lehigh Valley Phantoms, to begin the season.[18] He played four games with the Phantoms, recording three goals and one assist, before being recalled to the NHL for his debut. When reflecting on his early time in the professional league, Farabee said it helped him gain more confidence and comfortable with his stickhandling.[19] As a result of his play, Farabee was honored as PSECU Player of the Week.[20]
Upon making his NHL debut with the Flyers on October 21, 2019, against the Vegas Golden Knights, Farabee subsequently became the first Flyers player in franchise history to be born in the 2000s.[21] Four days later, Farabee recorded his first career NHL goal and assist against the Chicago Blackhawks but both were overturned due to teammate Kevin Hayes being offside.[22] It was not until the following month when Farabee would record his first official goal in a 4–3 shootout win against the New Jersey Devils. Upon receiving a rebound from Michael Raffl, Farabee said he "closed his eyes" before shooting the puck into the net.[23] Farabee remained with the Flyers before being suspended three games for interference during a contest against the Winnipeg Jets on December 15.[24]
After playing in 37 games with the Flyers, recording three goals and nine assists, Farabee was loaned to the Phantoms on January 15, 2020.[25] He was recalled periodically throughout the second half of the season as a replacement for injured players, including James van Riemsdyk.[26] By the conclusion of the shortened 2019–20 regular season, Farabee recorded 21 points through 52 games.[1] During the 2020 Stanley Cup playoffs, Farabee played on the first line alongside Shayne Gostisbehere after Jakub Voráček was deemed unfit to play. He recorded his first goal during the Round-Robin against the Tampa Bay Lightning, becoming the first NHL player born in the 2000s to score a postseason goal.[27] As the Flyers beat the Lightning, he scored the game-winning goal against the Montreal Canadiens in Game 1 of the Eastern Conference First Round Playoffs.[28] Farabee remained with the team during their playoff berth as they lost in the Eastern Conference Second Round against the New York Islanders.[29] During the series, Farabee suffered a hit to the head and neck from Adam Pelech in Game 5 and was forced to sit out for the two remaining games to recover.[30]
Farabee returned to the Flyers' training camp for the 2020–21 season having gained nine pounds and stating he felt "a lot more confident."[31] He made his season debut on January 13 against the Pittsburgh Penguins, during which he tied a franchise record for most points in a season-opener by scoring four points in the 6–3 win.[32] Later that month, Farabee scored his first NHL hat trick in a 4–3 overtime win against the Islanders, becoming the second youngest Flyers to achieve this feat.[33][34]
Playing style
Farabee says he models his playing style after Pittsburgh Penguins forward Jake Guentzel.[35] The comparisons were focused on their skating ability, playmaking, and hockey IQ.[10] He has also drawn comparisons to Brad Marchand and Zach Parise due to his "high motor and a good deal of intensity."[16] During the Flyers' training camp in 2019, teammate Jakub Voráček called him a "smart player" who was hard to catch up with.[36]
International play
Medal record | ||
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Representing United States | ||
Ice hockey | ||
World Junior Championships | ||
2019 Canada | ||
World U18 Championships | ||
2017 Slovakia | ||
2018 Russia |
Farabee has represented the United States at various international competitions at the junior level. His first time representing the United States internationally was at the 2017 IIHF World U18 Championships in Slovakia. He played in seven games, recording six points, as the team went on to win a gold medal.[37] The following year, Farabee competed at the 2018 IIHF World U18 Championships,[38] where he recorded four goals and four assists for eight points in seven games to lead the team to a silver medal.[37]
Farabee was named to the 2019 World Junior Ice Hockey Championships team for the United States men's national junior ice hockey team.[39] During a game against Kazakhstan on December 28, 2018, Farabee recorded a natural hat-trick in the first period to lead the United States to an 8–2 win.[40] He ended the tournament with five points in seven games as the United States won another silver medal.[37]
Career statistics
Regular season and playoffs
Regular season | Playoffs | |||||||||||||
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Season | Team | League | GP | G | A | Pts | PIM | GP | G | A | Pts | PIM | ||
2016–17 | U.S. National Development Team | USHL | 30 | 12 | 11 | 23 | 22 | — | — | — | — | — | ||
2017–18 | U.S. National Development Team | USHL | 26 | 15 | 25 | 40 | 18 | — | — | — | — | — | ||
2018–19 | Boston University | HE | 37 | 17 | 19 | 36 | 57 | — | — | — | — | — | ||
2019–20 | Lehigh Valley Phantoms | AHL | 5 | 3 | 1 | 4 | 2 | — | — | — | — | — | ||
2019–20 | Philadelphia Flyers | NHL | 52 | 8 | 13 | 21 | 39 | 12 | 3 | 2 | 5 | 4 | ||
NHL totals | 52 | 8 | 13 | 21 | 39 | 12 | 3 | 2 | 5 | 4 |
International
Year | Team | Event | Result | GP | G | A | Pts | PIM | |
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2016 | United States | U17 | 5th | 5 | 4 | 2 | 6 | 6 | |
2017 | United States | U18 | 7 | 3 | 3 | 6 | 6 | ||
2018 | United States | U18 | 7 | 4 | 4 | 8 | 6 | ||
2019 | United States | WJC | 7 | 3 | 2 | 5 | 2 | ||
Junior totals | 26 | 14 | 11 | 25 | 20 |
Awards and honors
Award | Year | Ref |
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College | ||
HE All-Rookie Team | 2019 | [13] |
Hockey East Rookie of the Year | 2019 | [12] |
Tim Taylor Award | 2019 | [11] |
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- "Fabbro, Farabee Garner Year-End Hockey East Accolades". goterriers.com. Boston University. May 20, 2019. Retrieved January 5, 2021.
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- "WJC Day 3 roundup: Farabee hat trick leads United States past Kazakhstan". nhl.com. National Hockey League. December 29, 2018. Retrieved January 5, 2021.
External links
- Biographical information and career statistics from NHL.com, or Eliteprospects.com, or Eurohockey.com, or Hockey-Reference.com, or The Internet Hockey Database
Awards and achievements | ||
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Preceded by Morgan Frost |
Philadelphia Flyers' first round draft pick 2018 |
Succeeded by Jay O'Brien |
Preceded by Logan Hutsko |
Hockey East Rookie of the Year 2018–19 |
Succeeded by Alex Newhook |
Preceded by Scott Perunovich |
Tim Taylor Award 2018–19 |
Succeeded by Alex Newhook |