Joel Ward: Retires from pro hockey By RotoWire Staff Feb 11, 2019 at 4:02 pm ET1 min read Ward has officially retired from professional hockey, Shane Ross of CBC reports.Ward played 11 NHL seasons and a total of 726 games, finishing with 133 goals and 304 points. He added 52 points in 83 playoff games. More News Joel Ward: Officially announces retirement 04/27/2020 • by RotoWire Staff Joel Ward: Dropped from PTO with Habs 09/25/2018 • by RotoWire Staff Canadiens' Joel Ward: Lands PTO with Canadiens 09/14/2018 • by RotoWire Staff Sharks' Joel Ward: Benched for postseason 05/07/2018 • by RotoWire Staff Sharks' Joel Ward: Returns to action 03/28/2018 • by RotoWire Staff Sharks' Joel Ward: Looks ready to play 03/21/2018 • by RotoWire Staff