Michael Ward

Submitted by timothy on 23 June 2007 - 4:09pm.

Name: Michael Ward
Position: Defenseman
Shoots: Left
Height: 6.02
Weight: 180 lbs
Born: 8/13/89
Acquired: 2007 Entry Draft, 7th round, 197 Overall

Junior Career
Although being selected with a relatively high draft choice, in the 2nd Round 22nd overall by Lewiston in the 2006 QMJHL Midget Draft, Michael Ward saw relatively little action in his rookie season of major junior hockey. In 2006-2007 Ward played sparing minutes on the Maineiacs third pairing totaling 7 assists and 39 penalty minutes in 58 games helping the talented stacked Lewiston team to win the QMJHL championship and make a Memorial Cup appearance. In the playoffs, Ward added a single assist and 16 penalty minutes in 11 games. At season's end he was ranked the 156th best skating prospect by the NHL' Central Scouting Service and he was selected in the 7th round of the 2007 NHL Entry Draft by the Lightning.

Professional Career
Because Ward has played so little major junior hockey to this point in his career, expect him to need a full two seasons of development in the QMJHL before the Lightning make a signing decision.

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Statistics Courtesy hockeydb.com

Profile Created 6/29/07 by Pete Choquette