Peter Kasowski (born March 19, 1969) is a

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former

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and roller hockey player. He was drafted by the Hartford Whalers of the

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in 1989.

Junior career

Kasowski played in the WHL for 3 years for

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and Seattle Thunderbirds. Over these 3 years he scored 324 points in 212 games. His best season being 1988–89 when he scored 131 points in 72 games, he was subsequently drafted by the NHL's Hartford Whalers in the 12th round.

Professional ice hockey career

Kasowski finished his junior career and was signed by Roanoake Valley Rebels of the

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where he spent 2 successful years scoring 54 and 76 points in each of the 36 game seasons. During the 1991–92 season, he was signed to play for the Salt Lake Golden Eagles of the IHL where he made 9 appearances. The 1992–93 season was split between

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of the ECHL where he scored 57 points in 51 games,

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of the IHL where he contributed 5 goals and 5 assists in 22 games.

1994–1996: Roller hockey

Through the 1994, 1995 and 1996 seasons Kasowski spent his time playing the RHI roller hockey league. He played for

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and latterly Los Angeles Blades. He scored 39 goals, 48 assists for 87 points in 68 career games.

Ice hockey career: continued

In 1997, Kasowski signed to play in Britain for

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in the BNL. He finished the season as the team's second-top scorer with 91 points in 44 games. His two subsequent seasons with the Flames were less productive, but effective all the same, scoring 46 and 53 points in 1998/99 and 99/00 respectively. He was not re-signed in 2000 and has not played since. He still remains in the top scorers of

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for the Flames.

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* {{DEFAULTSORT:Kasowski, Peter 1969 births Living people Canadian expatriate ice hockey players in England Canadian expatriate ice hockey players in the United States Canadian people of Polish descent Dayton Bombers players Edmonton Sled Dogs players Guildford Flames players Hartford Whalers draft picks Los Angeles Blades players Peoria Rivermen (IHL) players Roanoke Express players Salt Lake Golden Eagles (IHL) players Seattle Thunderbirds players Ice hockey people from Edmonton Swift Current Broncos players