2006-07: Made his collegiate debut Nov. 4 at Western Michigan and had a shot on goal ... also saw action Feb. 2 in an exhibition game against the U.S. National Under-18 Team.

Pre-College: Played two years in the North American Hockey League ... recorded three goals and seven assists in 38 games for the Soo Indians in 2004-05 and helped the team to a third-place finish in the NAHL National Championship ... also played three games for the Bozeman Icedogs ... spent the 2005-06 season with the Cleveland Barons, who won the NAHL North Division with a 35-19-4 record, and scored 13 goals with 16 helpers in 55 games ... a 2003 graduate of Saline High School ... played one year of varsity soccer.

Personal: Full name--Ryan C. Ward ... born May 23, 1985, in Rochester, N.Y. ... son of Gary and Linda Ward ... has two sisters, Jessica and Megan ... is a business major.