| Gord Brooks | |
|---|---|
| Born | September 11, 1950, Cobourg, Ontario, Canada |
| Died | October 1, 2020 (aged 70), London, Ontario, Canada |
| Height Weight |
5 ft 10 in (1.78 m) 175 lb (79 kg; 12 st 7 lb) |
| Position | Right Wing |
| Shoots | Right |
| Pro clubs | St. Louis Blues Washington Capitals |
| NHL Draft | 51st overall, 1970 St. Louis Blues |
| Playing career | 1970–1984 |
Gordon John Brooks (September 11, 1950 – October 1, 2020) was a Canadian professional ice hockey right winger who played parts of three seasons in the National Hockey League (NHL) for the St. Louis Blues and Washington Capitals.
Personal life[]
Brooks was born on September 11, 1950 in Cobourg, Ontario.[1] He died October 1, 2020 at University Hospital, London, Ontario, aged 70.[1]
Playing career[]
Drafted in 1970 by the St. Louis Blues, Brooks played 32 games with the Blues before being left exposed for the 1974 NHL Expansion Draft, where he was claimed by the Washington Capitals. Brooks played 38 games during the Capitals' inaugural season before returning to play in the minors where he retired following the 1983–84 season.
Awards[]
- NAHL Second All-Star Team (1976–77)
- AHL First All-Star Team (1977–78)
- John B. Sollenberger Trophy (AHL Leading Scorer) (1977–78) (tied with Rick Adduono)
- IHL First All-Star Team (1981–82)