Justin Faulk
A durable and powerful defenseman whose heavy shot and steady presence anchored blue lines for over a decade in the NHL.
Born 1992 (age 34)·American ice hockey player·Birthday: March 20·Millennials
Biography
Born in South St. Paul, Minnesota, Justin Faulk's path to the NHL was carved through the U.S. National Team Development Program and a standout season at the University of Minnesota Duluth. Drafted by the Carolina Hurricanes in 2010, he quickly became a cornerstone of their defense, logging massive minutes and unleashing a fearsome slap shot from the point. His eight seasons in Carolina established him as a reliable two-way force, a reputation he carried to St. Louis where he became a key veteran for the Blues. Faulk's game, built on strength and smart positioning, earned him multiple All-Star selections and the respect of peers for his consistency and quiet leadership on and off the ice.
Millennials
1981–1996
The first digital natives. Grew up with the internet, came of age during 9/11 and the 2008 crash. Highly educated, deeply indebted, slower to marry and buy houses. Redefined work, identity, and what it means to be an adult.
Justin was born in 1992, placing them squarely in the Millennials. The events that shaped this generation — the internet revolution, 9/11, and the 2008 financial crisis — shaped the world they entered and the choices available to them.
#1 When Justin Was Born
The biggest hits of 1992
#1 Movie
Aladdin
Best Picture
Unforgiven
#1 TV Show
60 Minutes
Justin's Life & Times
The world at every milestone
1992Born
LA riots after Rodney King verdict
Gas: $1.13/galHome: $84,300Min wage: $4.25/hrPresident: George H.W. Bush"End of the Road" — Boyz II MenBest Picture: Unforgiven
1997Started school
Princess Diana dies in Paris car crash; Harry Potter published
Gas: $1.23/galHome: $104,100Min wage: $5.15/hrPresident: Bill Clinton"Candle in the Wind 1997" — Elton JohnBest Picture: Titanic
2005Became a teenager
Hurricane Katrina devastates New Orleans; YouTube launches
Gas: $2.30/galHome: $167,500Min wage: $5.15/hrPresident: George W. Bush"We Belong Together" — Mariah CareyBest Picture: Crash
2008Could drive
Barack Obama elected first Black US president; financial crisis
Gas: $3.27/galHome: $153,100Min wage: $6.55/hrPresident: George W. Bush"Low" — Flo RidaBest Picture: Slumdog Millionaire
2010Could vote
Deepwater Horizon oil spill; iPad launched
Gas: $2.79/galHome: $147,800Min wage: $7.25/hrPresident: Barack Obama"Tik Tok" — KeshaBest Picture: The King's Speech
2013Turned 21
Edward Snowden reveals NSA surveillance programs
Gas: $3.53/galHome: $152,800Min wage: $7.25/hrPresident: Barack Obama"Thrift Shop" — Macklemore & Ryan LewisBest Picture: 12 Years a Slave
2022Turned 30
Russia invades Ukraine; Queen Elizabeth II dies
Gas: $3.97/galHome: $348,700Min wage: $7.25/hrPresident: Joe Biden"As It Was" — Harry StylesBest Picture: Everything Everywhere All at Once
2026Age 34 today
Gas: $3.91/galPresident: Donald Trump
Key Achievements
- Selected to the NHL All-Star Game three times (2015, 2016, 2020).
- Recorded a career-high 17 goals and 37 points during the 2014-15 season with the Carolina Hurricanes.
- Represented the United States at the IIHF World Championships on four occasions, winning a bronze medal in 2015.
- Played in over 800 regular-season NHL games, demonstrating remarkable durability as a top-pairing defenseman.
Did You Know?
He played college hockey for just one season before turning professional.
Faulk was a finalist for the Hobey Baker Award as college hockey's top player in his lone NCAA season.
He and his wife have been involved in charitable work supporting pediatric cancer patients.
He was traded from the Carolina Hurricanes to the St. Louis Blues in 2019 as part of a multi-player deal.
“I just try to be steady, move the puck, and play hard.”
