Who is Joel Ward?

Joel Ward is a Canadian professional ice hockey player. He currently plays as a right-winger for the San Jose Sharks of the National Hockey League (NHL). He has previously played in the NHL for the Nashville Predators, Minnesota Wild, and Washington Capitals.

Joel Ward: Birth Facts, Family, and Childhood

Joel Ward was born as Joel Randal Ward on December 2, 1980, in North York, Toronto, Canada. His nationality is Canadian and he is of Barbadian ethnicity.

He is the son of Randall Ward and Cecilia Ward. Joel Ward’s father worked as an auto mechanic and his mother was a nurse. His parents immigrated to Canada before he was born. He has two brothers named Shane and Julian.