Edward J. Ward (born November 10, 1969) is a Canadian former 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. Career statistics Regular season and playoffs External links 1969 births Living people Albany River Rats players Atlanta Thrashers players Calgary Flames players Canadian ice hockey right wingers Cornwall Aces players Detroit Vipers players Greensboro Monarchs players Halifax Citadels players Ice hockey people from Edmonton Mighty Ducks of Anaheim players New Jersey Devils players Northern Michigan Wildcats men's ice hockey players Quebec Nordiques draft picks Quebec Nordiques players Saint John Flames players Timrå IK players Canadian expatriate ice hockey players in Sweden NCAA men's ice hockey national champions