Michigan State University Athletics
2025-26 Men's Ice Hockey Roster
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Jersey Number 6
Cole Ward
- Class:
- Freshman
- Ht./Wt.:
- 6-6 / 210
- Hometown:
- Rochester, Mich.
- Prev School:
- Tri-City (USHL)
Prior to MSU
Spent the 2024-25 season split between the Tri-City Storm (USHL) and the Austin Bruins (NAHL) ... Posted seven points (2g, 5a) in 30 games for Tri-City finishing +8 ... Made 20 appearances for the Bruins before being acquired by Tri-City in his first junior season ... Product of the Oakland Grizzlies 18U AAA program where he appeared in 120 contests across two seasons.
Personal
Son of Jill and Caleb Ward ... Father, Caleb, played hockey in the OHL for the Barrie Colts and Windsor Spitfires ... Has two siblings, Reese and Clay ... Aunt Tara attended Michigan State ... Attended Stoney Creek High School.
Spent the 2024-25 season split between the Tri-City Storm (USHL) and the Austin Bruins (NAHL) ... Posted seven points (2g, 5a) in 30 games for Tri-City finishing +8 ... Made 20 appearances for the Bruins before being acquired by Tri-City in his first junior season ... Product of the Oakland Grizzlies 18U AAA program where he appeared in 120 contests across two seasons.
Personal
Son of Jill and Caleb Ward ... Father, Caleb, played hockey in the OHL for the Barrie Colts and Windsor Spitfires ... Has two siblings, Reese and Clay ... Aunt Tara attended Michigan State ... Attended Stoney Creek High School.
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