Alex Whitmore Brooks (born August 21, 1976) is an American former professional ice hockey defenseman who played, as an undrafted player, 19 games in the National Hockey League for the

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in the 2006–07 season.

Playing career

Undrafted and out of college from the University of Wisconsin, Brooks took his game to Jokerit of the Finnish First League. The

, attracted to Brooks' tough defensive play, signed the defenseman to an entry-level contract. Brooks spent four years with the Devils' minor league affiliate, the

Albany River Rats The Albany River Rats were a minor league professional ice hockey team in the American Hockey League. They played in Albany, New York at the Times Union Center. History Before the formation of the franchise Without a viable indoor arena with a ...

. When veteran center Pascal Rheaume was traded, Brooks was named

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, and held that post even after the team relocated to Lowell. In the 2006–07 season, when several Devils were injured, including Colin White,

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, and Brad Lukowich, Brooks was called up, playing 19 games and scoring 1 assist to go along with 4 PIM. Then, in a game against the St. Louis Blues, Brooks broke his foot, and was subsequently sent back to Lowell, and was replaced by Andy Greene. He returned to Lowell and regained his post as captain. Andy Greene flourished, and thus, Brooks was left in Lowell. On August 9, 2007, Brooks signed on with the St. Louis Blues. However, with chances limited, Brooks provided a veteran presence in Peoria, the Blues minor league squad. He played one season with the Chicago Wolves of the AHL before returning to Finland and Jokerit for the 2009–10 season. Brooks played his final professional season with Karlskrona HK of the Swedish Division 1 in 2010–11 before retiring and joining the Chicago Blackhawks staff as a pro scout.

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* 1976 births Albany River Rats players American men's ice hockey defensemen Chicago Blackhawks scouts Green Bay Gamblers players Ice hockey people from Wisconsin Jokerit players Karlskrona HK players Living people Lowell Devils players New Jersey Devils players Sportspeople from Madison, Wisconsin Undrafted National Hockey League players Wisconsin Badgers men's ice hockey players Ice hockey players from Wisconsin {{US-icehockey-defenceman-stub