16 Facts About Cam Ward

Cam Ward played the majority of his fifteen-year professional career for the Carolina Hurricanes of the National Hockey League .

Cam Ward played for the Chicago Blackhawks during his final season before signing a one-day contract to officially retire as a Hurricane in 2019.

Cam Ward was born in Saskatoon, Saskatchewan, growing up there and in Sherwood Park, Alberta.

Cam Ward became the first starting goaltender to win the Stanley Cup as a rookie since Patrick Roy in 1986.

Cam Ward spent his junior career with the Red Deer Rebels of the Western Hockey League .

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Cam Ward was drafted 25th overall by the Carolina Hurricanes in the 2002 NHL Entry Draft.

Cam Ward made his first NHL start the following game two days later in the club's home opener against the Pittsburgh Penguins.

Cam Ward completed his NHL rookie season with 14 wins and 8 losses, along with a 3.

Cam Ward was selected to participate in the 2011 NHL All-Star Game, along with teammates Eric Staal, Jamie McBain, and Jeff Skinner.

Cam Ward was the first overall pick in the 2011 NHL All-Star Game Fantasy Draft, selected by All-Star Game captain, Eric Staal.

Cam Ward's skates crossed the goal line when he went back into the net, ultimately resulting in an own goal.

Cam Ward retired as the Hurricanes' franchise leaders in wins and shutouts .

Cam Ward was one of nine goalies selected; he was not named to the Canadian squad.

Additionally, Ward was named a part of the summer camp roster for Team Canada in preparation for the 2010 Winter Olympics, but did not make the final roster cut.

Cam Ward grew up in the Lakeridge neighbourhood of Saskatoon and the Edmonton suburb of Sherwood Park, Alberta, spending his adolescent years in the latter.

Cam Ward is a fan of his native province's team the Saskatchewan Roughriders of the Canadian Football League .