Mark Borowiecki is a Canadian professional ice hockey player who has played in the National Hockey League (NHL) for over a decade. He was born on July 12, 1989, in Ottawa, Ontario, Canada, and began his hockey career playing for the Smiths Falls Bears of the Central Junior Hockey League (CJHL).
Borowiecki was drafted by the Ottawa Senators in the fifth round of the 2008 NHL Entry Draft. He played for the Binghamton Senators of the American Hockey League (AHL) for several seasons before making his NHL debut with the Ottawa Senators in the 2011-2012 season.
Throughout his career, Borowiecki has been known for his physical play and his ability to defend his teammates. He has also been a strong penalty killer and has contributed offensively with his hard shot from the point.
Borowiecki has spent the majority of his career with the Ottawa Senators, but he also played for the Belleville Senators of the AHL during the 2018-2019 season. He has been a fan favorite in Ottawa due to his hard-nosed style of play and his commitment to the community.
Off the ice, Borowiecki has been involved in several charitable initiatives, including the You Can Play Project, which promotes inclusivity and equality in sports. He has also been an advocate for mental health awareness and has spoken openly about his own struggles with anxiety.
In January 2020, Borowiecki was involved in a heroic act when he stopped to help a driver who had crashed their car on the side of the road. He used his hockey stick to break the car window and helped the driver out of the vehicle before emergency services arrived.
Borowiecki became an unrestricted free agent at the end of the 2019-2020 season and signed a two-year contract with the Nashville Predators. He played in 49 games for the Predators during the 2020-2021 season, recording two goals and six assists.
Overall, Borowiecki has had a successful career in the NHL, playing in over 400 games and recording 16 goals and 47 assists. He has been a valuable member of every team he has played for, both on and off the ice.
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