Background
Bowness, Rick was born on January 25, 1955 in Moncton, New Brunswick, Canada. Son of Robert Swales and Thelma Mae Bowness.
Bowness, Rick was born on January 25, 1955 in Moncton, New Brunswick, Canada. Son of Robert Swales and Thelma Mae Bowness.
Professional hockey player, Atlanta Flames, National Hockey League, 1975-1977; professional hockey player, Detroit Red Wings, National Hockey League, 1977-1978; professional hockey player, St. Louis Blues, National Hockey League, 1978-1980; professional hockey player, Winnipeg (Manitoba) Jets, National Hockey League, 1980-1982; assistant coach, Winnipeg (Manitoba) Jets, National Hockey League, 1983-1987; head coach, Winnipeg (Manitoba) Jets, National Hockey League, 1988-1989; player, coach, Sherbrooke (Quebec) Jets, American Hockey League, 1982-1983; coach, general manager, Moncton Hawks, American Hockey League, 1987-1988; head coach, general manager, Maine Mariners, American Hockey League, 1989-1991; head coach, Boston Bruins, National Hockey League, 1991-1992; head coach, Ottawa Senators, National Hockey League, 1992-1996; associate coach, New York Islanders, National Hockey League, since 1996.
Married Judith Mary Egan, July 23, 1977. Children: Richard Egan, Jonathan Ryan, Kristen Ashley.