Don Ward (ice hockey)
Donald Joseph Ward (October 19, 1935 – January 6, 2014) was a Canadian professional ice hockey defenceman.
| Don Ward | |||
|---|---|---|---|
 | |||
| Born |
October 19, 1935 Sarnia, Ontario, Canada | ||
| Died |
January 6, 2014 (aged 78) Shoreline, Washington, United States | ||
| Height | 6 ft 2 in (188 cm) | ||
| Weight | 200 lb (91 kg; 14 st 4 lb) | ||
| Position | Defence | ||
| Shot | Left | ||
| Played for |
Chicago Black Hawks Boston Bruins | ||
| Playing career | 1956–1973 | ||
Early life
Ward was born on October 19th, 1935 in Sarnia, Ontario to Agnes and Joseph Ward.
Playing career
Ward played 34 games in the National Hockey League for the Chicago Black Hawks and Boston Bruins in the late 1950s.
Personal life
Ward is the father of Joe Ward, who also played professional ice hockey.
Retirement and death
After retiring from hockey in following the 1972/73 season, Ward went to work for Ellstrom Manufacturing staying on until retiring in 2006.
He died on January 6, 2014 at the age of 78.[1]
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References
External links
- Biographical information and career statistics from Hockey-Reference.com, or Legends of Hockey, or The Internet Hockey Database
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