Ward scored twice and added an assist in AHL Ontario's 6-5 overtime win over Coachella Valley on Friday.
Ward is likely on the cusp of the NHL, but he'll have to bide his time in Ontario. He had 21 points in 32 regular-season games for the Reign last year while also logging seven points over 37 regular-season outings for the Kings. If the 28-year-old gets a call-up, he'll likely fill a bottom-six role.