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    Joel Ward

    JoelWard

    • Right Wing
    • Birthdate
      21/2/1980
    • Birthplace
      North York, ON

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      171
    • PTS
      304
    • +/-
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      Longtime forward Ward retires after 11 seasons

      • 6Y
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        Sharks' Ward won't kneel, cites lost message

        • 8Y
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          Season preview: San Jose Sharks

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            Sharks' Ward mulling protest during anthem

            • 8Y
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              Sharks F Ward has successful shoulder surgery

              • 9Y
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