July 14, 2008

Better Late Than Never for Sens Pick

The following article featuring Clarkson incoming freshman Mark Borowiecki appeared June 21 on the Ottawa Senators Web site.

By Rob Brodie
Ottawa Senators

Mark Borowiecki might finally have this draft thing all figured out.

The Ottawa Senators' fifth-round selection in the 2008 NHL Entry Draft decided against making the 10-minute drive from his Kanata home to Scotiabank Place to watch Day 2 of the event. Even if he'd recently learned there was a good chance he'd be a late-round pick.

"I've had some bad experiences with drafts in the past," a beaming Borowiecki said, wearing the Senators jersey he threw on after making his late arrival at the rink. "I was passed over in the OHL draft in my draft year and I was passed over in the Tier II (Central Junior Hockey League) draft this year.

Complete article can be accessed via the Senators' Web site by clicking here.