Professional Career
Ward was selected by the Rochester Rattlers of Major League Lacrosse as a first round selection (2nd overall) in the 2004 MLL Collegiate Draft. He only played one season in the league.
The Philadelphia Wings drafted Ward in the First Round (3rd overall) in the 2003 NLL Entry Draft. As a rookie, he was awarded Rookie of the Week honors in week 8 of the season and named to the 2004 NLL All-Rookie Team. During the 2005 NLL season, Ward was traded to the Minnesota Swarm. In the 2006 NLL season he was awarded Offensive Player of the Week honors in week 12 for his ten point game against the Portland LumberJax, and helped lead the Swarm to their first playoff appearance. In 2007 he was elected to his first National Lacrosse League All-Star Game and again helped led his team back to the playoffs. In 2008, Ward was again named to the All-Star team, replacing the injured Casey Powell.
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