 He was not re-signed, and in August 2005, he signed a contract with the Predators.In the 2005–06 season with the Predators' affiliate, the Milwaukee Admirals, Brookbank had 9 goals, 35 points, and 232 penalty minutes.The 2006–07 season saw Brookbank named as captain of the Admirals as well as his first call up to the NHL.