Sitting Down With
Alumnus Aaron Ward
A former defenseman at Michigan (1991-93) and 15-year NHL veteran, Aaron
Ward won three Stanley Cups before retiring in 2010. In mid-September, Ward
and U‑M announced the Wolverines will honor and recognize a member of the
United States military at all 18 home hockey games this season with Ward supplying tickets in a Yost Ice Arena Champions Box. The members of "Ward's Warriors"
will be shown on the video boards during the game.
The Wolverine: Where did the idea come from to create this program?
Ward: "When I arrived at Michigan, one of the things they taught us was to
be involved in the community. Our sojourns to Mott Hospital stuck with me. I
wondered at first why it was a big deal for these sick kids because it wasn't like
we were celebrities or sports stars playing pro hockey. But then you went, and
you realized it was just about the interaction, giving them someone to talk to,
laugh and smile with.
Ward will help U‑M honor and recognize a member of the U.S. military at all 18 home games
this year.
Photo by Jamie Kellner
