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Lance
Ward
Defense
Birthdate
2/6/1978
Birthplace
Lloydminster, AB
Draft Info
1998: Rd 3, Pk 63 (FLA)
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Birthdate
2/6/1978
Birthplace
Lloydminster, AB
Draft Info
1998: Rd 3, Pk 63 (FLA)
Position
Defense
Career History
Anaheim Mighty Ducks
2002-2004 (2 Seasons)
Florida Panthers
2000-2003 (3 Seasons)
NHL News
Colorado Avalanche top Minnesota Wild in high-scoring opener
In just the 10th playoff game in NHL history with at least 15 combined goals, the Colorado Avalanche overcame blowing a three-goal lead to defeat the Minnesota Wild 9-6 on Sunday in a wacky Game 1 of this Western Conference semifinal series.
Cale Makar returns from injury, scores twice as Avalanche outlast Wild 9-6 in wacky Game 1
— A tight game was expected. A game featuring 15 goals between two of the top defensive teams?
Minnesota Wild vs. Colorado Avalanche: Game Highlights
Minnesota Wild vs. Colorado Avalanche: Game Highlights
Montreal Canadiens vs. Tampa Bay Lightning: Game Highlights
Montreal Canadiens vs. Tampa Bay Lightning: Game Highlights
Canadiens top Lightning in Game 7 with just 9 shots on goal
Alex Newhook and Nick Suzuki scored, and the Montreal Canadiens, despite posting just nine shots on net, defeated the Lightning 2-1 in Game 7 of the Eastern Conference quarterfinals Sunday night, a fourth straight Round 1 exit for Tampa Bay.
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