Mark Mowers

Mark C. Mowers (born February 16, 1974) is a former professional ice hockey forward and current pro scout for the Montreal Canadiens who last played for the Fribourg-Gottéron in the Swiss National League A during the 2010-11 season. He had previously played in the National Hockey League with the Nashville Predators, Detroit Red Wings, Boston Bruins, and Anaheim Ducks. He currently does intermission broadcasts during Bruins games on New England Sports Network. On August 17, 2012, Mowers was named pro scout of the NHL's Eastern Conference for the Canadiens. Mowers was born in Decatur, Georgia, but grew up in Whitesboro, New York.

Playing career

Undrafted, Mowers played collegiate hockey at the University of New Hampshire. Mowers played high school hockey in Whitestown, New York, graduating from Whitesboro High School. After his senior year, in which he was named to the East First All-American Team, Mowers was signed as a free agent by the Nashville Predators on August 1, 1998.

Mowers made his NHL debut in the 1998–99 season, his first pro season, with the Predators. Mowers played in 30 games with the Preds and split the season with their affiliate, the Milwaukee Admirals. Mowers spent the next three seasons with the Predators.