Mark Mowers is a former professional ice hockey player who played in the National Hockey League (NHL) and various European leagues. He was born on February 16, 1974, in Decatur, Illinois, and grew up in the Detroit area.
Mowers played college hockey at the University of New Hampshire, where he was a standout player. He was named the Hockey East Rookie of the Year in 1995 and was a two-time All-American. After college, Mowers signed with the Ottawa Senators as an undrafted free agent in 1998.
Mowers made his NHL debut with the Senators in the 1999-2000 season, playing in 12 games and recording one assist. He spent most of the season with the Senators' American Hockey League (AHL) affiliate, the Grand Rapids Griffins.
Over the next few years, Mowers bounced between the NHL and AHL, playing for the Senators, the Detroit Red Wings, and the Boston Bruins. He was known for his versatility, as he could play both center and wing and was a reliable penalty killer.
In the 2003-2004 season, Mowers had his best NHL season, playing in 75 games for the Bruins and recording 11 goals and 17 assists. He also played in all seven of the Bruins' playoff games that season, scoring two goals.
After the NHL lockout in 2004-2005, Mowers signed with the Swiss team HC Lugano. He played two seasons in Switzerland before returning to the NHL with the Anaheim Ducks in 2006-2007. He played in 20 games for the Ducks that season, recording two assists.
Mowers finished his professional career playing in Germany, where he played for the Hamburg Freezers and the Augsburger Panther. He retired from professional hockey in 2011.
Overall, Mowers played in 278 NHL games, recording 24 goals and 39 assists. He also played in various European leagues, including the Swiss National League A, the German DEL, and the Finnish Liiga.
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