Cowley was a highly skilled player who was known for his excellent passing and playmaking abilities. He was also an excellent defensive player and was often used as a penalty killer. He was a two-time NHL All-Star and was named to the NHL's First All-Star Team in 1940.
Cowley was traded to the Chicago Blackhawks in 1942 and was part of the team that won the Stanley Cup in 1944. He was traded back to the Bruins in 1945 and was part of the team that won the Stanley Cup in 1946. He retired from the NHL in 1947 after playing in 528 games and recording 545 points.
Cowley was inducted into the Hockey Hall of Fame in 1968 and his number, 10, was retired by the Bruins in 1952. He was also inducted into the Manitoba Sports Hall of Fame in 1995.
Bill Cowley was a highly skilled and successful player who had a long and successful career in the NHL. He was an integral part of two Stanley Cup-winning teams and was named the NHL's Most Valuable Player in 1940. He was inducted into the Hockey Hall of Fame in 1968 and his number, 10, was retired by the Bruins in 1952.
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