Career
He played two seasons for the Toronto Blueshirts in the National Hockey Association (NHA) and National Hockey League (National Hockey League). Born in Guelph, Ontario, Brooks played junior hockey for the Guelph Lyons of the Ontario Hockey Association (OHA) in 1906-1907. He turned professional with the Pittsburgh Duquesne of the Western Pennsylvania Hockey League in 1908-1909.
He moved to Owen Sound, Ontario and played amateur hockey with the Owen Sound Seniors of the OHA until 1914, when he enlisted in the military.
He left the military in 1916 and joined the Toronto Blueshirts of the NHA in their 1916-1917 shortened season. Brooks was the goalie for Toronto in the first-ever National Hockey League game, a 10–9 loss to the Montreal Wanderers and the following three games.
He retired after the season. November 1, 1908 – Signed as a free agent by Pittsburgh (WPHL)
January 8, 1917 – Suspended by USAHA for signing amateur contract with New York Irish Americans (AAHL).
January 30, 1917 – Signed as a free agent by Toronto (NHA).
February 11, 1917 – Claimed by Montreal Canadiens (NHA) from Toronto (NHA) in dispersal draft. December 15, 1917 – Signed as a free agent by Toronto (National Hockey League). Source: "National Hockey League.com - Players: Art Brooks".
National Hockey League. Retrieved 2008-2012-04.