Joel Ward Promoted to Head Coach of Henderson Silver Knights

Joel Ward promoted to head coach of Henderson Silver Knights

Joel Ward takes over behind the bench in Henderson for the Silver Knights after previous coach gets promoted to NHL affiliate.

Silver Knights name longtime assistant Joel Ward as new coach

The Silver Knights have named Joel Ward as their new coach, taking over for Ryan Craig after his promotion to the NHL job.

Ward to lead Henderson, becomes 2nd Black coach in AHL history

Former NHL forward, Golden Knights assistant for past 3 seasons, rejoins Vegas affiliate

Snapshots: Philp, Ward, Mougenel, Gard

Rather than test the open market when free agency opens up on Wednesday, Noah Philp has already found his new team and league.  SHL HV71 announced that they’ve inked the center to a one-year deal plus an option.  The 27-year-old played in 17 NHL games this season, split between Edmonton and Carolina, who claimed him off waivers back in late December.  He had three points in those outings while winning over 56% of his faceoffs.  However, the Hurr…

AHL Henderson names former NHLer Joel Ward as new head coach - Daily Faceoff

A familiar name is stepping behind the bench in the minors. On Thursday, Vegas Golden Knights general manager Kelly McCrimmon announced that former NHLer Joel Ward has been named the third head coach in the history of the Henderson Silver Knights, the Golden Knights’ American Hockey League affiliate. ⚔️COACH WARD⚔️Golden Knights General Manager Kelly McCrimmon has announced Joel Ward as the Head Coach of the Henderson Silver Knights!🐴Read more …

JOEL WARD NAMED HEAD COACH OF HENDERSON SILVER KNIGHTS

Ward becomes third head coach in franchise history HENDERSON (June 25, 2026) – Vegas Golden Knights General Manager Kelly McCrimmon announced today, June 25, that Joel Ward has been named Head Coach of the Henderson Silver Knights. Ward becomes the third head coach in franchise history. Ward, 45, rejoins the Silver Knights for his first professional head coaching position. “I am honored to be the next head coach of the Silver Knights,” said Ward…