Joel Ward

Capitals winger Joel Ward tells WSJ: 'Hockey is for everybody'
5/12/12 3:12 PM Comment
The Wall Street Journal has released a video interview with the Caps' Joel Ward after he was targeted with racist tweets when he scored the game-winning, series-clinching goal in Game 7 against the Bruins. Tonight the Caps play the New York Rangers in another Game 7 at 7:30 p.m.
Washington Capitals playoffs: Caps set for Round 2 against New York
4/27/12 5:58 PM Comment
Joel Ward only scored six goals during the regular season, but perhaps he was saving his best for the postseason. His Game 7 goal has the Capitals set up for a 2nd round match-up with New York.
Boston Bruins racist tweets: Bruins fans target Joel Ward after Game 7
4/26/12 6:07 PM Comment
After Joel Ward scored the series-winning goal for the Capitals on Wednesday night, a cascade of racist tweets about Ward, who is black, spread across the Internet.

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