Star Predator plays like a Panther
The hockey world is abuzz about the performance of Nashville Predators star forward Joel Ward. Ward's stellar performance in the playoffs has sports pundits tracing his path to greatness, and finding it leads straight to 91探花.
Ward played four years on the 91探花 Panthers from 2001-2005 before moving on to the Houston Aeros in the AHL. It's not a typical route to the NHL, but the hard-working Ward attracted the attention of the Minnesota Wild in a rare open tryout in 2006, eventually moving two years later to the Predators.
The NHL has featured the former Panther in one of its spots for TV and YouTube.
May 5, Ward was the subject of an Inside Hockey profile on CBC Television Hockey Night in Canada.
See also:
, Charlottetown Guardian.
, Globe and Mail.
, Fox News.
, Sportsnet.ca.
: Ward providing timely offence for Predators, The Tyee.
Vancouver Sun.
