One of 13 freshmen on the squad ... one of four players from Minnesota ... one of 10 players from the North American Hockey League.
BACKGROUND: Born and resides in Stillwater, Minn. ... started skating at age 3 ... 2010 graduate of Hill-Murray School ... three-year letterwinner in baseball ... all-conference selection as a second baseman ... also played outfield during American Legion season ... twice played in the Minnesota State High School Hockey Tournament ... team finished third in 2010 ... all-state honorable mention hockey selection as a senior ... High Honor Roll for eight semesters ... chosen for the All-Academic Award for best scholar-athlete for hockey ... played for head coach Paul Gillis and the Odessa Jackalopes of the NAHL ... served as team captain ... team plays where movie Friday Night Lights was filmed ... son of Scott and Sue Faust ... has two brothers, Andy and Max ... cousin Mark Osiecki is the head hockey coach at Ohio State ... Willie is the first player in his family to embark on a military career ... enjoys spending time with friends, reading and watching and playing sports in his free time ... lists Zach Parise and Tiger Woods as his favorite athletes.
