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His father is from [[Uganda]] and his mother is from [[Russia]].<ref name="aftonbladet">{{cite news|last=Abrahamsson|first=Hans|title=Jag ska till NHL|url=http://www.aftonbladet.se/sportbladet/hockey/sverige/elitserien/djurgarden/article7965881.ab|accessdate=5 February 2011|newspaper=[[Aftonbladet]]|date=16 October 2010|language=Swedish}}</ref> Mark's brother [[Sebastian Owuya|Sebastian]] was drafted by the [[Atlanta Thrashers]] in 2010. Owuya is also known in Sweden for rapping on popular talent show [[Idol (Sweden)|Idol]] as "Mark In Da Park".<ref name="aftonbladet" /> |
His father is from [[Uganda]] and his mother is from [[Russia]].<ref name="aftonbladet">{{cite news|last=Abrahamsson|first=Hans|title=Jag ska till NHL|url=http://www.aftonbladet.se/sportbladet/hockey/sverige/elitserien/djurgarden/article7965881.ab|accessdate=5 February 2011|newspaper=[[Aftonbladet]]|date=16 October 2010|language=Swedish}}</ref> Mark's brother [[Sebastian Owuya|Sebastian]] was drafted by the [[Atlanta Thrashers]] in 2010. Owuya is also known in Sweden for rapping on popular talent show [[Idol (Sweden)|Idol]] as "Mark In Da Park".<ref name="aftonbladet" /> It should also be noted that Mark is an absolute [[mensch]]. |
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==International play== |
==International play== |
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Revision as of 15:07, 27 September 2011
| Mark Owuya | |||
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| Born |
July 18, 1989 Huddinge, Sweden | ||
| Height | 6 ft 1 in (185 cm) | ||
| Weight | 190 lb (86 kg; 13 st 8 lb) | ||
| Position | Goaltender | ||
| Catches | Left | ||
| NHL team Former teams |
Toronto Maple Leafs Djurgårdens IF (SEL) | ||
| Playing career | 2008–present | ||
Mark Aloysius Opoya Owuya (born 18 July 1989) is a professional Swedish ice hockey goaltender, currently a member of the Toronto Maple Leafs organization of the National Hockey League, having been signed by Toronto on 28 April 2011.[1]
Career
Owuya began playing junior hockey with Djurgårdens IF in the 2005–06 season when he began playing with the U18 team. The following season Owuya played with both Djurgården's U18 and J20 team and also played most of the games with the Djurgården's J20 team in the 2007–08 season. While Stefan Ridderwall joined team Sweden for the 2008 World Junior Ice Hockey Championships, Owuya made his Elitserien debut on 3 January 2008, against Brynäs IF.[2] He was loaned out to Mälarhöjden/Bredängs IK during the 2007–08 winter,[3] and was also later loaned out to Almtuna IS for the entire 2008–09 season.[4] Owuya was also on loan during the 2009–10 season, first to Örebro HK and later Mora IK.[5] In the 2010 pre-season, Owuya was moved up to Djurgården's senior team, to compete with goaltender Stefan Ridderwall to be the first choice in the goal.[6] Ultimately, Owuya played in 32 out of 55 games in the 2010–11 Elitserien season, with a 2.18 goals against average and league-best save percentage of .927.[7][1] He also played in all of Djurgården's seven playoff games, with a 1.66 goals against average and .924.[8]
Personal
His father is from Uganda and his mother is from Russia.[9] Mark's brother Sebastian was drafted by the Atlanta Thrashers in 2010. Owuya is also known in Sweden for rapping on popular talent show Idol as "Mark In Da Park".[9] It should also be noted that Mark is an absolute mensch.
International play
| Medal record | ||
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Representing  Sweden
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| Men's ice hockey | ||
| World Junior Championships | ||
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2009 Ottawa | Ice hockey |
Owuya represented Sweden at the 2009 World Junior Ice Hockey Championships.[10]
References
- ^ a b "Maple Leafs sign Swedish goaltending prospect Owuya". tsn.ca. 28 April 2011. Retrieved 28 April 2011.
- ^ Alexanderson, Thomas. "Mark Owuyas Elitseriedebut". difhockey.se (in Swedish). Djurgårdens IF Hockey. Retrieved 5 February 2011.
- ^ Peterson, Jimmy. "Dennis och Mark lånas ut". difhockey.se (in Swedish). Djurgårdens IF Hockey. Retrieved 5 February 2011.
- ^ Alexanderson, Thomas. "Mark in da Almtuna-park". difhockey.se (in Swedish). Djurgårdens IF Hockey. Retrieved 5 February 2011.
- ^ Arvidsson, Johan (24 January 2010). "Owuya klar för konkurrent". Nerikes Allehanda (in Swedish). Retrieved 5 February 2011.
- ^ "Hovets sista utposter i ständig konkurrens". Dagens Nyheter (in Swedish). 6 September 2010. Retrieved 5 February 2011.
- ^ "Målvaktsstatistik". hockeyligan.se (in Swedish). Svenska Hockeyligan AB. Retrieved 17 September 2011.
- ^ "Målvaktsstatistik". hockeyligan.se (in Swedish). Svenska Hockeyligan AB. Retrieved 17 September 2011.
- ^ a b Abrahamsson, Hans (16 October 2010). "Jag ska till NHL". Aftonbladet (in Swedish). Retrieved 5 February 2011.
- ^ "Sweden stays perfect". The Globe and Mail. CP. 29 December 2008. Retrieved 5 February 2011.