Don Ward (ice hockey)


Donald Joseph Ward was a Canadian professional ice hockey defenceman.

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.