OMAHA, Neb. – Omaha forward Taylor Ward is a finalist for the 2021-22 Senior CLASS Award.

The senior from Kelowna, B.C., is one of 10 hockey student-athletes being considered for the honor that recognizes excellence in community, classroom, character and competition. The winner will be announced during the 2022 Frozen Four in April.

The Senior CLASS Award – CLASS is an acronym for Celebrating Loyalty and Achievement for Staying in School – focuses on the total student-athlete and encourages leadership within players' communities.

Ward, an assistant captain for the Mavericks for the second consecutive season, ranks among the national scoring leaders. The fourth-year winger ranks sixth on Omaha's all-time goals list and is tied for ninth in program history in career points.

He is one of two National Collegiate Hockey Conference players among the 10 finalists for the Senior CLASS Award. The official ballot will be sent to media, coaches and fans, who will then select the student-athlete who best exemplifies the award's four Cs.