The Questions With Aaron Ward

What was your welcome-to-the-NHL moment?
Getting run over by [well-known tough guy] Shane Churla in my first shift of my first game.

Your most embarrassing moment?
If you had asked me earlier in my career, I would have said scoring in my own net, but I've done it so many times now, it's second nature.

Your favorite off-day activity?
Watching college or NFL football.

If I weren't playing hockey, I'd be
... a taste-tester for Ben & Jerry's ice cream.

If I were commissioner for a day, I'd
... eliminate plus-minus rating, as you can tell from my own stats [a -40 in his career].

LAST WEEK

Ward had two assists as the Hurricanes closed out the Sabres to reach the Stanley Cup finals.

THIS WEEK

Ward and the Hurricanes go to Edmonton for Game 3 on Saturday.