Career
He was the Head Coach of the Vancouver Giants in the Western Hockey League (WHL) but was released of his duties November 25. Ward spent three years (1997-2000) as assistant coach with the Pittsburgh Penguins of the National Hockey League. On June 30, 2011, following one year as an assistant coach, Ward was named as the new head coach of the Abbotsford Heat.
On June 10th, 2015, the Madison Capitols announced that Ward had accepted the dual role of Head Coach and General Manager for the team"s upcoming 2015-2016 season.