Cameron Kenneth Ward. Perhaps you’ve heard of him? The longest tenured goalie in Carolina Hurricane’s history was a staple in net for 12 years and beloved by fans. His incredible run with the team started as a backup and propelled the Canes to their first Stanley Cup victory. So just what is Wardo up to these days?
Heading into the 2005/2006 season, If you asked someone in the hockey community who was backing up Martin Gerber for the Carolina Hurricanes, “I have no idea,” would probably be a common phrase you’d hear.
Drafted 25th overall in the 2002, Ward played his first NHL game on October 5th, 2005 against the Tampa Bay Lightning, coming into the game after Gerber suffered a hamstring injury .