Russell Cowley

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Born
1983 (43 years old)
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Edmonton, Alberta, Canada

Position
Defenceman

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Active

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5 ft 11 in (180 cm)

Weight
172 lb (78 kg; 12 st 4 lb)

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Ice Hockey

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MK Lightning

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Description

Russell Cowley (born August 12, 1983) is a Canadian-born British former professional ice hockey player. Cowley last played for the Coventry Blaze of the British Elite Ice Hockey League (EIHL). He played either as a forward or more recently as a defenceman

Playing career
Cowley started his career at Swindon Phoenix in 2000 before joining Coventry Blaze in the BNL in 2001. He stayed with the Blaze as they progressed in to the EIHL, and was part of the team that won the Grand Slam (league, challenge cup & playoffs) in 2004–05. He signed for rivals Cardiff Devils in 2006 but returned to Coventry the following season, helping the Blaze to another two league titles in 2008 and 2010.

Cowley played for the England under-18 and under-20 teams in his junior international career, and played on the Great Britain men's national ice hockey team.

Although Cowley usually plays as a forward he has played a number of games on defence for Coventry over recent seasons and was signed as a full-time defenceman for the 2011/12 season.

In March 2017, Cowley announced his intention to retire.