The Questions with Aaron Ward
What was yourwelcome-to-the-NHL moment?
Getting run over by [well-known tough guy] Shane Churla in my first shift of myfirst game.
Your mostembarrassing moment?
If you had asked me earlier in my career, I would have said scoring in my ownnet, but I've done it so many times now, it's second nature.
Your favoriteoff-day activity?
Watching college or NFL football.
If I weren'tplaying hockey, I'd be
... a taste-tester for Ben & Jerry's ice cream.
If I werecommissioner for a day, I'd
... eliminate plus-minus rating, as you can tell from my own stats [a -40 inhis career].
LAST WEEK
Ward had twoassists as the Hurricanes closed out the Sabres to reach the Stanley Cupfinals.
THIS WEEK
Ward and theHurricanes go to Edmonton for Game 3 on Saturday.
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LOU CAPOZZOLA (WARD SKATING)
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BILL WIPPERT (WARD HEADSHOT)