Gord Brooks
Gordon John Brooks (11 September 1950 – 1 October 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.
| Gord Brooks | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Born |
September 11, 1950 Cobourg, Ontario, Canada | ||
| Died |
October 1, 2020 (aged 70) London, Ontario, Canada | ||
| Height | 5 ft 10 in (178 cm) | ||
| Weight | 175 lb (79 kg; 12 st 7 lb) | ||
| Position | Right Wing | ||
| Shot | Right | ||
| Played for |
St. Louis Blues Washington Capitals | ||
| NHL Draft |
51st overall, 1970 St. Louis Blues | ||
| Playing career | 1970–1984 | ||
Personal life
Brooks was born on 11 September 1950 in Cobourg, Ontario.[1] He died on 1 October 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)
References
- "Obituary of Gord Brooks". Northview Funeral Chapel. Retrieved 6 October 2020.
External links
- Biographical information and career statistics from NHL.com, or Hockey-Reference.com, or Legends of Hockey, or The Internet Hockey Database
- Gord Brooks' profile at Hockey Draft Central
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