Joel Ward facts for kids
Quick facts for kids Joel Ward |
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Ward with the San Jose Sharks in 2016
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| Born | December 2, 1980 North York, Ontario, Canada |
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| Height | 6 ft 1 in (185 cm) | ||
| Weight | 225 lb (102 kg; 16 st 1 lb) | ||
| Position | Right wing | ||
| Shot | Right | ||
| Played for | Minnesota Wild Nashville Predators Washington Capitals San Jose Sharks |
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| National team | .svg){kind=small} Canada |
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| NHL Draft | Undrafted | ||
| Playing career | 2005–2018 | ||
Joel Ward was born on December 2, 1980, in North York, Ontario, Canada. He is a Canadian professional ice hockey player who played as a right winger. Joel Ward is known for his long career in the National Hockey League (NHL), where he played for several teams. He is also notable as one of the few African American players in the league during his time.
Joel Ward's Hockey Journey
Joel Ward had a unique path to becoming a professional hockey player. Unlike many players who are chosen in the NHL draft, Joel was undrafted. This means that no team picked him when he was eligible to join the league. Despite this, he worked hard and proved himself, eventually making it to the top level of ice hockey. His professional career began in 2005.
Playing in the NHL
Joel Ward played for four different teams during his time in the NHL. He started his journey with the Minnesota Wild, playing for them for one season. After that, he moved to the Nashville Predators, where he played for three seasons.
In 2011, Joel Ward signed a big four-year contract with the Washington Capitals. This contract was worth $12 million, showing how much the team valued his skills and experience. He played for the Capitals for several years before moving to his last team, the San Jose Sharks. Joel Ward's career in professional hockey ended in 2018.
What is a Right Winger?
In ice hockey, a right winger is a forward player who usually plays on the right side of the ice. Their main jobs are to score goals, help their teammates score, and also play defense when needed. Right wingers need to be fast skaters and good at handling the puck. Joel Ward played this position throughout his career.
Images for kids
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Ward with the San Jose Sharks in 2016
