— -- Joel Ward is not going to kneel for the national anthem. The San Jose Sharks forward posted a lengthy statement to Twitter on Thursday afternoon to explain his decision.

SAN JOSE, Calif. (AP) Sharks forward Joel Ward told The Mercury News he might take a knee during the national anthem at an upcoming game, becoming the first NHL player to join the protests that ...

SAN JOSE, Calif. (AP) — Joel Ward scored the tiebreaking goal against his former team with 8:11 remaining in regulation to help the San Jose Sharks rally past the Nashville Predators 5-2 on ...

It's Joel Ward, who wears 42 to honor Jackie Robinson. Like, this is somebody who is very aware of the moment that he occupies in hockey history because it's not an anonymous Sharks player.