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{{shortShort description|Canadian ice hockey player (born 1996)}}
{{Infobox ice hockey player
| name = Adam Brooks
| image = 2024-12-06 Grizzlys Wolfsburg gegen EHC Red Bull München (Deutsche Eishockey-Liga 2024-25) by Sandro Halank–034.jpg
| image = Adam Brooks (ice hockey).jpg
| image_size = 230px
| caption = Brooks with the [[TorontoEHC Red Bull MarliesMünchen]] in 20182024
| birth_date = {{birth date and age|1996|5|6}}
| birth_place = [[Winnipeg]], [[Manitoba]], Canada
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| position = [[Centre (ice hockey)|Centre]]
| shoots = Left
| league = [[NationalDeutsche HockeyEishockey LeagueLiga|NHLDEL]]
| team = [[WinnipegEHC JetsRed Bull München]]
| prospect_team =
| prospect_league =
| former_teams = [[Toronto Maple Leafs]] <br /> [[Montreal Canadiens]]<br />[[Vegas Golden Knights]]<br />[[Winnipeg Jets]]
| draft = 92nd overall
| draft_year = 2016
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| career_start = 2017
}}
'''Adam Brooks''' (born May 6, 1996) is a [[Canadians|Canadian]] professional [[ice hockey]] [[Centre (ice hockey)|centre]] who is currently playing for the [[WinnipegEHC JetsRed Bull München]] of the [[NationalDeutsche HockeyEishockey LeagueLiga]] (NHLDEL). He was selected in the fourth- round, 92nd overall, by the [[Toronto Maple Leafs]] of the [[National Hockey League]] (NHL) in the [[2016 NHL Entry Draft]]. Brooks has also previously played for the [[Montreal Canadiens]], [[Vegas Golden Knights]], and [[Winnipeg Jets]].
 
==Playing career==
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===Professional===
On June 29, 2017, Brooks was signed to a three-year, entry-level contract with the Toronto Maple Leafs.<ref>{{cite web| url = http://www.sportsnet.ca/hockey/nhl/maple-leafs-sign-regina-pats-star-adam-brooks-entry-level-contract/ | title = Maple Leafs sign Regina Pats' star Adam Brooks to ELC | publisherwork = [[Sportsnet.ca|Sportsnet]] |last=Johnston |first=Mike | date = 2017-06-29 | access-date = 2017-06-29}}</ref> After attending the Leafs training camp, Brooks was reassigned to their [[American Hockey League]] (AHL) affiliate, the [[Toronto Marlies]], to begin the 2017–18 season.<ref>{{cite web |title=Maple Leafs Reassign Players to Marlies |url=http://marlies.ca/article/seventeen-players-reassigned |website=marlies.ca |access-date=December 5, 2019 |date=September 17, 2017}}</ref> Brooks played on a line with Ben Smith and Colin Greening, whom helped him record his first career AHL point in a 4–0 win over the [[Charlotte Checkers]].<ref>{{cite web |title=Weekend Wrap-Up: October 23, 2017 |url=http://marlies.ca/article/weekend-wrapup-102317 |website=marlies.ca |access-date=December 5, 2019 |date=October 23, 2017}}</ref> He later scored his first career AHL goal in a 5–1 win over the [[Belleville Senators]] on December 31, 2017.<ref>{{cite web |title=Total Team Effort Pushes Marlies Past Senators |url=http://marlies.ca/article/gameday-belleville-123117 |website=marlies.ca |access-date=December 5, 2019 |date=December 31, 2017}}</ref> Brooks finished his rookie campaign with the Marlies recording 19 points in 57 regular AHL games, and six points in 20 playoff games to help lead the Marlies to their first [[Calder Cup]] in franchise history.<ref>{{cite news |last1=Harder |first1=Greg |title=Brooks' sip from Calder Cup makes him thirsty for more |url=https://leaderpost.com/sports/hockey/regina-pats/brooks-sip-from-calder-cup-makes-him-thirsty-for-more |access-date=December 5, 2019 |publisherwork=Regina Leader-Post |date=June 21, 2018}}</ref>
[[File:Adam Brooks (ice hockey).jpg|upright|thumb|Brooks with the [[Toronto Marlies]] in 2018]]
 
After attending the Leafs training camp, Brooks was reassigned to the Marlies for the [[2018–19 AHL season]].<ref>{{cite web |title=Maple Leafs Reduce Roster |url=https://www.nhl.com/mapleleafs/news/maple-leafs-roster-update-september-2018/c-300507486 |websitepublisher=nhlToronto Maple Leafs |via=NHL.com |access-date=December 5, 2019 |date=September 30, 2018}}</ref> The Marlies qualified for the [[2019 Calder Cup playoffs]], where Brooks recorded a [[hat trick]] to sweep the Marlies past the [[Rochester Americans]].<ref>{{cite web |title=Marlies advance on Brooks' hat trick |url=https://theahl.com/marlies-advance-on-brooks-hat-trick |website=theahl.com |access-date=December 5, 2019 |date=April 24, 2019}}</ref> Brooks played his first NHL game against the [[New York Rangers]] on December 28, 2019.<ref>{{cite web |url=https://leaderpost.com/sports/hockey/adam-brooks-nhl-debut |title=Former Pats captain Adam Brooks still pinching himself after NHL debut with Leafs |work=Regina Leader-Post |last=Harder |first=Greg |date=December 31, 2019 |access-date=November 22, 2022}}</ref> Brooks finished the season with 3 points in 7 games with the Maple Leafs and 9 goals and 20 points in 29 games for the Marlies. He re-signed with the Maple Leafs to a two-year, two-way contract in May 2020.<ref>{{cite web |url=https://www.sportsnet.ca/hockey/nhl/maple-leafs-sign-adam-brooks-two-year-two-way-extension/ |title=Maple Leafs sign Adam Brooks to two-year, two-way extension |work=Sportsnet |date=May 14, 2020 |access-date=November 22, 2022}}</ref> On January 22, 2021, Brooks scored his first NHL goal with the Maple Leafs on [[Mikko Koskinen]] of the [[Edmonton Oilers]].<ref>{{Cite web |url=https://www.sportsnet.ca/nhl/video/maple-leafs-adam-brooks-deflects-puck-slot-score-first-nhl-goal/#:~:text=Watch%20Again-,Maple%20Leafs'%20Adam%20Brooks%20deflects%20puck%20in,to%20score%20first%20NHL%20goal&text=Watch%20as%20Toronto%20Maple%20Leafs,shot%20in%20past%20Mikko%20Koskinen. |title=Maple Leafs' Adam Brooks deflects puck in slot to score first NHL goal |work=Sportsnet |date=January 22, 2021 |access-date=November 22, 2022}}</ref> He finished the season with 5 points in 11 games with the Maple Leafs.<ref name="canadiens">{{cite web |url=https://www.sportsnet.ca/nhl/article/canadiens-claim-forward-adam-brooks-off-waivers-maple-leafs/ |title=Canadiens claim forward Adam Brooks off waivers from Maple Leafs |work=Sportsnet |date=October 10, 2021 |access-date=October 10, 2021}}</ref>
 
Prior to the {{nhly|2021}} season, onOn October 10, 2021, unableprior to make the opening night{{nhly|2021}} rosterseason, Brooks was placed on [[Waivers (NHL)|waivers]] by the Maple Leafs as part of pre-season roster cuts. He was subsequently claimed by the [[Montreal Canadiens]] the following day.<ref name="canadiens"/> He appeared in four games with the Canadiens.<ref name="flyers">{{cite web| |url = https://www.sportsnetnhl.cacom/nhlflyers/articlenews/canadiensflyers-claimadd-forwardfive-adamdepth-brooksplayers-offon-waiversday-maple1-leafsof-free-agency/c-334969484 | title =Flyers Canadiensadd claimfive forwarddepth Adam Brooks off waivers from Maple Leafsplayers | publisher = [[Sportsnet.caPhiladelphia Flyers]] | date =July October 1013, 20212022 | accessdateaccess-date = OctoberJuly 1013, 20212022 |via=NHL.com}}</ref> Remaining with the Canadiens, Brooks made 4 appearances and registered 1 assist through the first month of the schedule before he was placed back on waivers by Montreal on November 16, 2021. On; the following day his brief tenure with the Canadiens ended after, he was claimed by the [[Vegas Golden Knights]].<ref>{{cite web| |url = https://www.nhl.com/goldenknights/news/vegas-golden-knights-claim-forward-adam-brooks-off-waivers/c-328047828 | title = Vegas Golden Knights claim Forward Adam Brooks off waivers | publisher = [[Vegas Golden Knights]] |via=NHL.com |date = November 17, 2021 | accessdate access-date= November 17, 2021}}</ref> Brooks played in seven games for the Golden Knights, scoring two goals.<ref name="flyers"/> On February 15, 2022, Brooks was placed on waivers by the Golden Knights, and subsequently re-claimed by Toronto the next day.<ref>{{cite web |url=https://www.tsn.ca/adam-brooks-waivers-toronto-maple-leafs-montreal-canadiens-vegas-golden-knights-1.1760574 |title=Maple Leafs claim F Brooks off waivers |website=TSN.ca |date=February 16, 2022 |access-date=February 17, 2022}}</ref> However, on February 17, Toronto placed Brooks on waivers again; the following day, he was claimed by the [[Winnipeg Jets]].<ref>{{cite web |url=https://globalnews.ca/news/8631889/winnipeg-jets-claim-adam-brooks-waivers-david-gustafsson/ |title=Jets claim Winnipeg's Adam Brooks off waivers, reassign David Gustafsson |work=Global News |last=Hobson |first=Russ |date=February 18, 2022 |access-date=November 22, 2022}}</ref> He finished the season with 14 games played for the Jets.<ref name="flyers"/>
On January 22, 2021, Brooks scored his first NHL goal with the Maple Leafs on [[Mikko Koskinen]] of the [[Edmonton Oilers]].<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.sportsnet.ca/nhl/video/maple-leafs-adam-brooks-deflects-puck-slot-score-first-nhl-goal/#:~:text=Watch%20Again-,Maple%20Leafs'%20Adam%20Brooks%20deflects%20puck%20in,to%20score%20first%20NHL%20goal&text=Watch%20as%20Toronto%20Maple%20Leafs,shot%20in%20past%20Mikko%20Koskinen.|title = Maple Leafs' Adam Brooks deflects puck in slot to score first NHL goal - Sportsnet.ca}}</ref>
 
On July 13, 2022, Brooks was signed as a free agent to a two-year, two-way contract with the [[Philadelphia Flyers]].<ref name="flyers"/>
Prior to the {{nhly|2021}} season, on October 10, 2021, unable to make the opening night roster, Brooks was placed on waivers by the Maple Leafs. He was subsequently claimed by the [[Montreal Canadiens]] the following day.<ref>{{cite web| url = https://www.sportsnet.ca/nhl/article/canadiens-claim-forward-adam-brooks-off-waivers-maple-leafs/ | title = Canadiens claim forward Adam Brooks off waivers from Maple Leafs | publisher = [[Sportsnet.ca]] | date = October 10, 2021 | accessdate = October 10, 2021}}</ref> Remaining with the Canadiens, Brooks made 4 appearances and registered 1 assist through the first month of the schedule before he was placed back on waivers by Montreal on November 16, 2021. On the following day his brief tenure with the Canadiens ended after he was claimed by the Vegas Golden Knights.<ref>{{cite web| url = https://www.nhl.com/goldenknights/news/vegas-golden-knights-claim-forward-adam-brooks-off-waivers/c-328047828 | title = Vegas Golden Knights claim Forward Adam Brooks off waivers | publisher = [[Vegas Golden Knights]] | date = November 17, 2021 | accessdate = November 17, 2021}}</ref> On February 15, 2022, Brooks was placed on waivers by the Golden Knights and claimed by Toronto the next day.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.tsn.ca/adam-brooks-waivers-toronto-maple-leafs-montreal-canadiens-vegas-golden-knights-1.1760574|title=Maple Leafs claim F Brooks off waivers|website=TSN.ca|date=February 16, 2022|access-date=February 17, 2022}}</ref>
 
On Feb. 17, 2022, Toronto placed Brooks on waivers.
On July 15, 2024, Brooks signed with [[EHC Red Bull München]] of the [[Deutsche Eishockey Liga]].<ref>{{cite web |title=EHC Red Bull München verpflichtet Adam Brooks |url=https://www.redbullmuenchen.de/de/news/ehc-red-bull-muenchen-verpflichtet-adam-brooks |website=www.redbullmuenchen.de |access-date=July 15, 2024 |language=de |date=July 15, 2024 |trans-title=EHC Red Bull Munich signs Adam Brooks}}</ref>
 
==Career statistics==
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| —
| —
|-
| [[2021–22 AHL season|2021–22]]
| [[Henderson Silver Knights]]
| AHL
| 5
| 0
| 3
| 3
| 0
| —
| —
| —
| —
| —
|- bgcolor="#f0f0f0"
| 2021–22
| [[Winnipeg Jets]]
| NHL
| 14
| 0
| 0
| 0
| 0
| —
| —
| —
| —
| —
|-
| [[2022–23 AHL season|2022–23]]
| [[Lehigh Valley Phantoms]]
| AHL
| 54
| 10
| 25
| 35
| 31
| 3
| 1
| 2
| 3
| 2
|- bgcolor="#f0f0f0"
| [[2023–24 AHL season|2023–24]]
| Lehigh Valley Phantoms
| AHL
| 47
| 13
| 12
| 25
| 12
| 6
| 1
| 2
| 3
| 0
|- bgcolor="#e0e0e0"
! colspan="3" | NHL totals
! 2943 !! 6 !! 5 !! 11 !! 2
! 2 !! 0 !! 0 !! 0 !! 2
|}
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==External links==
* {{Ice hockey stats | nhl = 8478996}}
 
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