Russell Cowley (born August 12, 1983) is a Canadian-born British professional ice hockey player currently playing for the Swindon Wildcats.

Cowley started his career at Swindon Phoenix in 2000 before joining Coventry Blaze in the BNL in 2001.

He stayed with the Blaze as they progressed into the EIHL, and was part of the team that won the Grand Slam (league, challenge cup & playoffs) in 2004–05.

He signed for rivals Cardiff Devils in 2006 but returned to Coventry the following season, helping the Blaze to another two league titles in 2008 and 2010.

A year later, Cowley signed for the Milton Keynes Lightning, whom had recently entered the reformatted NIHL.