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Joel
Ward
Right Wing
Birthdate
21/2/1980
Birthplace
North York, ON
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Longtime forward Ward retires after 11 seasons
6Y
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Sharks' Ward won't kneel, cites lost message
9Y
Emily Kaplan
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Season preview: San Jose Sharks
9Y
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Sharks' Ward mulling protest during anthem
9Y
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Sharks F Ward has successful shoulder surgery
9Y
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