Career
He was selected by the Buffalo Sabres in the 10th round (227th overall) of the 1992 National Hockey League Entry Draft. Kowalsky is currently the head coach for the Albany Devils of the American Hockey League (AHL). Kowalsky played four seasons (1989 – 1993) of major junior hockey with the Sault Ste.
Marie Greyhounds of the Ontario Hockey League, scoring 54 goals and 100 assists for 144 points, while earning 259 penalty minutes, in 209 games played.
He went on to play 12 seasons of professional hockey, including 183 games played in the American Hockey League and 516 games in the ECHL. Kowalsky retired as a player following the 2004-2005 season during which he helped the Trenton Devils capture the Kelly Cup as the 2005 ECHL Champions.