Ed Ward (ice hockey)

Edward J. Ward
Born	(1969-11-10) November 10, 1969 Edmonton, Alberta, Canada
Occupation	Professional ice hockey player (retired)
Years active	1991–2002
Known for	NHL career with five franchises including Quebec Nordiques and Calgary Flames

Edward J. Ward (born November 10, 1969) is a retired Canadian professional ice hockey athlete who competed in 278 NHL contests representing five different franchises.

Playing career

Selected 108th overall by the Quebec Nordiques in the 1988 NHL Entry Draft, Ward played collegiate hockey at Northern Michigan University, where he was part of the squad that secured the 1991 NCAA championship before embarking on his professional journey. His pro debut came in 1991 with the Greensboro Monarchs of the ECHL. Ward advanced to the Nordiques' NHL lineup during the 1993–94 campaign, appearing in seven games before being traded to the Calgary Flames. Over five seasons with Calgary, he split time between the Flames and their AHL affiliate, the Saint John Flames. Subsequent stints saw him play for the Atlanta Thrashers, Mighty Ducks of Anaheim, and New Jersey Devils during various parts of seasons. He wrapped up his playing career in Sweden with Timrå IK in the 2001–02 season.

Regular season and playoffs

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				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		—	—	—	—	—