Aaron Ward retires...

[KillerKat]

RALEIGH, N.C. (AP)—Aaron Ward(notes), a member of three Stanley Cup championship teams, is retiring from the NHL after 13 seasons.

Ward announced his retirement in a statement released through the NHL Players Association on Tuesday.

Ward spent most of last season with the Carolina Hurricanes, where he won the Stanley Cup in 2006. He was traded in March to Anaheim.

The 37-year-old Ward was also a member of Detroit’s back-to-back Cup teams in 1997 and 1998. According to the NHLPA release, Ward had a third knee surgery after the season and wouldn’t have been ready for the start of next year.

http://sports.yahoo.com/nhl/news?slug=ap-wardretires

[The Other Colbert]

He was always a great defensemen and made everyone around him play better. I hope he enjoys retirement and I think he is planning on raising his family in Raleigh still.

[lightsout]

Defensively, he was a great asset. Not a bad stick either. He was a "meh" player for me in his years here. But if he is moving to Raleigh, I wish the best for him.

[IRONMAN]

He wasn't a bad player in his day but it was definitely his time to retire. Liked his hip checks and physicality but he always bitched out when it came to fighting. Didn't mind seeing him getting punched in the face by Walker when he played for Boston.