History of Cam Ward in Timeline
"Cam" Ward is a retired Canadian professional ice hockey player who spent the majority of his 15-year career with the Carolina Hurricanes (NHL). He concluded his professional career with the Chicago Blackhawks in 2019.
February 29, 1984: Birth
Cam Ward was born on February 29, 1984.
2002: NHL Entry Draft
Cam Ward was drafted 25th overall by the Carolina Hurricanes in the 2002 NHL Entry Draft.
2002: NHL Entry Draft
Cam Ward was drafted 25th overall by the Carolina Hurricanes in the 2002 NHL Entry Draft.
May 13, 2004: Signing with Carolina Hurricanes
Cam Ward signed a multi-year, entry-level contract with the Carolina Hurricanes on May 13, 2004.
October 5, 2005: NHL Debut
Cam Ward made his NHL debut on October 5, 2005, replacing an injured Martin Gerber in a game against the Tampa Bay Lightning.
2006: Starting Goaltender for Carolina Hurricanes
Cam Ward became the starting goaltender for the Carolina Hurricanes for the 2006-2007 season.
2006: Stanley Cup Championship and Conn Smythe Trophy
Cam Ward led the Carolina Hurricanes to their first Stanley Cup victory in 2006, earning the Conn Smythe Trophy as playoff MVP in the process.
2006: Consideration for Team Canada
Cam Ward was considered for Team Canada's 2006 Winter Olympics roster.
2006: Stanley Cup Victory and Conn Smythe Trophy
Cam Ward won the Stanley Cup with the Carolina Hurricanes in 2006 and received the Conn Smythe Trophy as the playoff MVP.
March 25, 2007: St. Baldrick's Foundation Head Shave
Cam Ward shaved his head for the St. Baldrick's Foundation on March 25, 2007.
2007: IIHF World Championship Gold Medal
Cam Ward was part of the Canadian team that won gold at the 2007 IIHF World Championship.
2008: IIHF World Championship Silver Medal
Cam Ward was part of the Canadian team that won silver at the 2008 IIHF World Championship.
November 8, 2009: Leg Injury
Cam Ward sustained a leg injury from a skate cut by Columbus Blue Jackets forward Rick Nash on November 8, 2009.
December 26, 2011: Empty-Net Goal
Cam Ward scored an empty-net goal against the New Jersey Devils on December 26, 2011, becoming the tenth goalie in NHL history to do so.
2011: NHL All-Star Game Selection
Cam Ward was selected to participate in the 2011 NHL All-Star Game.
February 27, 2015: 500th Game with Carolina Hurricanes
Cam Ward played his 500th game with the Carolina Hurricanes on February 27, 2015.
June 16, 2016: Contract Renewal
Cam Ward re-signed with the Carolina Hurricanes on June 16, 2016, for two years and $6.6 million.
March 22, 2018: Own Goal
Cam Ward accidentally scored an own goal on March 22, 2018, during a game against the Arizona Coyotes when the puck got stuck in his skate.
July 1, 2018: Signing with Chicago Blackhawks
Cam Ward signed a one-year, $3 million contract with the Chicago Blackhawks on July 1, 2018.
August 28, 2019: Retirement and One-Day Contract
Cam Ward announced his retirement from professional hockey on August 28, 2019, and signed a one-day contract with the Carolina Hurricanes.
2019: Retirement
Cam Ward retired from professional hockey in 2019 after playing his final season with the Chicago Blackhawks.