Shot Right Height 1.91 m Position Winger Role Ice hockey player Career end 2002 | Name Ed Ward Career start 1991 Playing career Weight 86 kg | |
Played for Quebec NordiquesCalgary FlamesAtlanta ThrashersMighty Ducks of AnaheimNew Jersey Devils NHL Draft 108th overall, 1988Quebec Nordiques Education | ||
Edward J. Ward (born November 10, 1969) is a Canadian retired professional ice hockey player. Ward played 278 games for five teams.
Playing career
Ward was drafted by the Quebec Nordiques in the sixth round, 108th overall in the 1988 NHL Entry Draft. Ward chose to play NCAA hockey for Northern Michigan University before turning pro. He helped lead NMU to the 1991 NCAA title. In 1991, he began his pro career with the Greensboro Monarchs of the East Coast Hockey League, eventually cracking the Nordiques roster in 1993–94. Ward played only seven games with the Nords before being sent to the Calgary Flames. Ward spent five years bouncing between the Flames, and their AHL affiliate the Saint John Flames, then played parts of seasons with the Atlanta Thrashers, Mighty Ducks of Anaheim and the New Jersey Devils. Ward finished his career in Sweden, playing one season with Timrå IK in 2001–02 before retiring.