Borowiecki twisted right just as he did the first time, blocked the shot again, only this time the puck stayed near him. He turned and launched it out of the zone. It caromed off the boards and into the empty net as though guided by the will of the hockey gods, rewarding Borowiecki for his pain and suffering in the name of the game.scored his career-best 20th goal that night, but all he wanted to talk about was Borowiecki.
“The one against Jersey was a little ridiculous. Sabby [Scott Sabourin] said it was like medieval jousting. Right in the eyeball, I can’t believe that went unnoticed. Such is life. It’s part of the game. It all comes out in the wash.” Senators head coach D.J. Smith was once a tough player himself, but when he’s asked if he’s ever seen anyone as tough as Borowiecki, he answers swiftly.
At nearby Smiths Falls Ont., coach and GM Bill Bowker drafted Borowiecki for his CCHL team out of Kanata minor hockey, largely for his character. Bowker was struck by how respectful Borowiecki was to his mother while greeting her in the arena lobby after a practice. Now the deadline is approaching and there is fear Borowiecki could be traded. He has seemed hurt there haven’t been any real contract talks, although a breakthrough is still possible.Get the best of our NHL coverage and exclusives delivered directly to your inbox!Before the All-Star break, he admits he became extremely sensitive to the situation — his wife, Tara, expecting the couple’s first child in two weeks, and Borowiecki wary of being dealt for an asset or draft choice by Feb. 24.
Ottawa Senators defenceman Mark Borowiecki high fives teammates to celebrate a goal scored by Connor Brown against the Toronto Maple Leafs during first period of preseason NHL hockey action in Ottawa, Wednesday September 18, 2019Like everything else in his career, Borowiecki worked for this offensive boost – spending the off-season focused on shooting and cardio, even losing a few pounds to keep up with the “kids” of the NHL.
Senators HockeyScanner Great article. I have to admit, I wasn’t always the biggest BORO fan but he’s turned himself into one heck of a hockey player. The sens NEED to resign him. He’s ALL heart, grit, toughness, character & a fantastic human being. KEEPBORO GoSensGo