Fans celebrated the historic moment when the Tennessee Titans selected quarterback Cam Ward as the No. 1 overall pick in the 2025 NFL Draft. But over in the hockey world, another Cam Ward; the retired NHL goalie; was having a moment of his own. The name coincidence sent social media into a frenzy, with fans jokingly tagging the hockey veteran in posts about the NFL pick.
Cam Ward led Carolina Hurricanes to a Stanley Cup win in 2006 and earned the Conn Smythe Trophy. That was a different arena altogether, but now his name was trending again; for football.
The unexpected attention didn’t go unnoticed. Ward embraced the moment, sharing a light-hearted reaction online that quickly went viral. It was a rare sports crossover where a shared name brought two very different athletic worlds together.
QB Cam Ward Starts NFL Journey
Quarterback Cam Ward, who played his final college season at the University of Miami, is now heading to Nashville to begin his NFL career. He was the top selection of the draft, picked by the Titans after an impressive season that earned him ACC Player of the Year honors.
The 22-year-old’s journey wasn’t easy. He had just one scholarship offer out of high school. Now, he’s the face of a franchise looking to rebuild and compete. The Titans see him as their future, and Ward believes he’s ready to take on the challenge.
Two Careers, One Viral Moment
The shared name made for one of the draft’s most memorable side stories. While the football Cam Ward was shaking hands with NFL Commissioner Roger Goodell, the hockey Cam Ward was fielding jokes and tagged posts from amused fans.
The goalie’s sense of humor helped fuel the moment. He leaned into the coincidence, making light of the unexpected fame. It became a rare sports moment where two unrelated athletes got to share the spotlight, if only for a night.
Fans online continued mixing up the two, some jokingly calling for the goalie to suit up at quarterback. Others suggested a celebrity game where both Cam Wards take the field; or the ice.
Read more: NHL playoff intensity soars after Gabriel Landeskog's return
From Lambeau to Nashville for QB Ward
Whether fans are talking about football or hockey, the name Cam Ward is getting plenty of attention. One made his name in the crease. The other will try to make his under center.
And thanks to a shared name and one viral moment, both are now part of NFL Draft history; in their own unique way.
Cam Ward led Carolina Hurricanes to a Stanley Cup win in 2006 and earned the Conn Smythe Trophy. That was a different arena altogether, but now his name was trending again; for football.
The unexpected attention didn’t go unnoticed. Ward embraced the moment, sharing a light-hearted reaction online that quickly went viral. It was a rare sports crossover where a shared name brought two very different athletic worlds together.
QB Cam Ward Starts NFL Journey
Cam Ward (the goalie) had a hilarious reaction to Cam Ward (the quarterback) being selected No. 1 overall in the NFL Draft 😂
— B/R Open Ice (@BR_OpenIce) April 25, 2025
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Quarterback Cam Ward, who played his final college season at the University of Miami, is now heading to Nashville to begin his NFL career. He was the top selection of the draft, picked by the Titans after an impressive season that earned him ACC Player of the Year honors.
The 22-year-old’s journey wasn’t easy. He had just one scholarship offer out of high school. Now, he’s the face of a franchise looking to rebuild and compete. The Titans see him as their future, and Ward believes he’s ready to take on the challenge.
Two Careers, One Viral Moment
The shared name made for one of the draft’s most memorable side stories. While the football Cam Ward was shaking hands with NFL Commissioner Roger Goodell, the hockey Cam Ward was fielding jokes and tagged posts from amused fans.
The goalie’s sense of humor helped fuel the moment. He leaned into the coincidence, making light of the unexpected fame. It became a rare sports moment where two unrelated athletes got to share the spotlight, if only for a night.
Fans online continued mixing up the two, some jokingly calling for the goalie to suit up at quarterback. Others suggested a celebrity game where both Cam Wards take the field; or the ice.
Read more: NHL playoff intensity soars after Gabriel Landeskog's return
From Lambeau to Nashville for QB Ward
Whether fans are talking about football or hockey, the name Cam Ward is getting plenty of attention. One made his name in the crease. The other will try to make his under center.
And thanks to a shared name and one viral moment, both are now part of NFL Draft history; in their own unique way.
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