Ed Ward (ice hockey)

Edward J. Ward (born November 10, 1969) is a Canadian former professional ice hockey player. Ward played 278 games for five teams.

Ed Ward
Born	(1969-11-10) November 10, 1969 (age 55) Edmonton, Alberta, Canada
Height	6 ft 3 in (191 cm)
Weight	190 lb (86 kg; 13 st 8 lb)
Position	Right Wing
Shot	Right
Played for	Quebec Nordiques Calgary Flames Atlanta Thrashers Mighty Ducks of Anaheim New Jersey Devils
NHL draft	108th overall, 1988 Quebec Nordiques
Playing career	1991–2002

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^[1] and the New Jersey Devils. Ward finished his career in Sweden, playing one season with Timrå IK in 2001–02 before retiring.

Career statistics

Regular season and playoffs

				Regular season						Playoffs
Season	Team	League		GP	G	A	Pts	PIM		GP	G	A	Pts	PIM
1986–87	Sherwood Park Crusaders	AJHL		60	18	28	46	272		—	—	—	—	—
1987–88	Northern Michigan University	WCHA		25	0	2	2	40		—	—	—	—	—
1988–89	Northern Michigan University	WCHA		42	5	15	20	36		—	—	—	—	—
1989–90	Northern Michigan University	WCHA		39	5	11	16	77		—	—	—	—	—
1990–91	Northern Michigan University	WCHA		46	13	18	31	109		—	—	—	—	—
1991–92	Greensboro Monarchs	ECHL		12	4	8	12	12		—	—	—	—	—
1991–92	Halifax Citadels	AHL		51	7	11	18	65		—	—	—	—	—
1992–93	Halifax Citadels	AHL		70	13	19	32	56		—	—	—	—	—
1993–94	Cornwall Aces	AHL		60	12	30	42	65		12	1	3	4	14
1993–94	Quebec Nordiques	NHL		7	1	0	1	5		—	—	—	—	—
1994–95	Cornwall Aces	AHL		56	10	14	24	118		—	—	—	—	—
1994–95	Saint John Flames	AHL		11	4	5	9	20		5	1	0	1	10
1994–95	Calgary Flames	NHL		2	1	1	2	2		—	—	—	—	—
1995–96	Saint John Flames	AHL		12	1	2	3	45		16	4	4	8	27
1995–96	Calgary Flames	NHL		41	3	5	8	44		—	—	—	—	—
1996–97	Calgary Flames	NHL		40	5	8	13	49		—	—	—	—	—
1996–97	Detroit Vipers	IHL		31	7	6	13	45		—	—	—	—	—
1996–97	Saint John Flames	AHL		1	0	0	0	0		—	—	—	—	—
1997–98	Calgary Flames	NHL		64	4	5	9	122		—	—	—	—	—
1998–99	Calgary Flames	NHL		68	3	5	8	67		—	—	—	—	—
1999–00	Atlanta Thrashers	NHL		44	5	1	6	44		—	—	—	—	—
1999–00	Mighty Ducks of Anaheim	NHL		8	1	0	1	15		—	—	—	—	—
2000–01	Albany River Rats	AHL		65	14	19	33	71		—	—	—	—	—
2000–01	New Jersey Devils	NHL		4	0	1	1	6		—	—	—	—	—
2001–02	Timrå IK	SEL		34	3	2	5	64		—	—	—	—	—
AHL totals				326	61	100	161	440		33	6	7	13	51
NHL totals				278	23	26	49	354		—	—	—	—	—