TORONTO, Aug. 24 (UPI) -- Defenseman Aaron Ward, hobbled by knee injuries, has decided to retire after 15 NHL seasons, the league's players association says.
Ward, 37, had one goal last season in 77 games split between Anaheim and Carolina.
He had three operations recently to correct a knee problem but wasn't able to recover enough to allow him to pursue a 16th season.
Ward broke into the league with Detroit. He also spent time with Boston and the New York Rangers. He was on two Stanley Cup winners in Detroit and one with Carolina. UPI
