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Alex Brooks (born August 21, 1976 in Madison, Wisconsin) is an American ice hockey defenseman currently playing for the Chicago Wolves of the American Hockey League.

[edit] Playing career

Undrafted and out of college, Brooks took his game to Jokerit of the Finnish Elite League. The New Jersey Devils, attracted to Brooks' tough defensive play, signed the defenseman to a contract. Brooks spent four years with the Devils' minor league affiliate, the Albany River Rats. When veteran center Pascal Rheaume was traded, Brooks was named captain, and held that post even after the team relocated to Lowell. When several Devils were injured, including Colin White, Johnny Oduya, 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 returened 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.

Brooks signed a contract to Chicago Wolves of the AHL on September 24, 2008.

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