A Muskoka area hockey player who has spent close to six seasons playing hockey for two organizations in the North Bay area is moving up to the professional ranks.
The Rapid City Rush, the ECHL affiliate of the NHL’s Calgary Flames, announced Tuesday that Nipissing Lakers captain Parker Bowman has agreed to terms with the Rush.
Bowman, 24, just finished his four-year collegiate career at Nipissing University where he logged 20 points in 27 games this year. Bowman was the Lakers captain the past two seasons.
Prior to joining Nipissing, Bowman was an 88-point scorer in the NOJHL with the Powassan Voodoos in the 2019-20 season. He also played two seasons in the QMJHL with Rimouski Oceanic. Before going to the QMJHL, Bowman was part of the Voodoos 2016-17 championship team.
Hailing from Bracebridge, Ontario, Bowman becomes the first college-to-pro signee of the season for the Rush.
