Both players joined the Icehawks as amateurs at the tail end of the 2007-08 regular season and skated with the team throughout the playoffs.

Cowan (6-4, 215 lbs) is a gritty defenseman that came to Port Huron after three seasons (2005-2008) at Robert Morris University (Pittsburgh, PA). He posted two assists and a +1 rating in six regular season games and one goal in eight playoff games with the Icehawks.

Cowan finished his collegiate career with 21 points (1g, 20a) and 147 penalty minutes in 123 games. The Calgary, Alberta native, who will celebrate his 25th birthday this week, also played two seasons (2002-04) with the junior league Olds Grizzlys, where he averaged 22 points and 178 penalty minutes per season.

"Cowan is a big kid and solid defenseman," Head Coach and General Manager Stan Drulia said. "He is knowledgeable about the game and sees the entire ice well. If he uses his size to his full potential, we expect him to have a big season."

Bowman (6-0, 180 lbs) is a right winger who signed with the Icehawks after his senior season at Mercyhurst College (Erie, PA). He had two assists in seven regular season games with Port Huron and one goal in nine playoff games. In game one of the Turner Cup Finals with Fort Wayne, he scored his first goal as a professional. The goal was also the game winner.

"Bowman showed a lot of potential through the playoffs last season," Drulia said. "We expect him to continue to improve."

Bowman wrapped up his final season at Mercyhurst with 14 points (5g, 9a) in 36 games. He was also awarded the Bill Smith Award for meritorious service to the game. The 23-year old finished his collegiate career (2004-2008) with 28 points (12g, 16a) in 120 games.

"Playing for the Icehawks is a very good fit for me personally and I want to finish what we started last season and win a championship," Bowman said. "I was impressed with the quality of people in the organization and how well everything was run, which was definitely a factor in deciding to come back."

The addition of Bowman and Cowan brings the Icehawks training camp roster to 16 players with eleven forwards, four defenseman and one goalie. Training camp begins October 6 at McMorran Arena.