Cam Ward
Ice hockey player, Stanley Cup champion

Born
February 29th, 1984
41 years ago
Category
Athletes & Sports Figures
Country
Canada
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Born in 1984, this Canadian ice hockey player played as a goaltender in the NHL. He was drafted by the Carolina Hurricanes in 2002 and became a key player for the team. The highlight of his career came in 2006 when he led the Hurricanes to their first Stanley Cup championship, earning the Conn Smythe Trophy as the most valuable player in the playoffs. After a successful career, he retired in 2018, leaving a lasting legacy in Carolina.
Won the Stanley Cup with the Carolina Hurricanes in 2006
Received the Conn Smythe Trophy in 2006
Selected 25th overall in the 2002 NHL Draft
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