Will Joel Ward become the NHL’s second Black head coach? His peers have ‘no doubt’
The NHL has only seen one Black head coach in its 109-year league history, and not even for a full season.
Joel Ward named head coach of Henderson Silver Knights
Ward becomes third head coach in franchise history.
Ward to lead Henderson, becomes 2nd Black coach in AHL history
Former NHL forward, Golden Knights assistant for past 3 seasons, rejoins Vegas affiliate.
Vegas Golden Knights Announce Updates to Coaching Staff
Dominique Ducharme and Joel Ward have been named assistant coaches for the club under Bruce Cassidy.
Ward’s experience as fill-in AHL coach was memorable
Former NHL forward led Henderson, Golden Knights’ affiliate, to ‘inspirational’ victory
Joel Ward opening doors for the next generation of Black hockey fans
You could make a movie about Joel Ward’s hockey career.
It’s a journey that took him through the OHL, WCHL, U Sports and AHL before he finally arrived at the NHL, where he became a cult hero in multiple markets and one of the most recognized Black faces in the game.
Joel Ward brings fresh perspective as Silver Knights assistant
Joel Ward isn’t sure how the nickname started in Washington other than it had something to do with being the big man on campus.
Ward hired by Golden Knights as AHL assistant
Former NHL forward becomes one of few Black coaches in professional hockey
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