SAN JOSE (AP) — The San Jose Sharks signed veteran forward Joel Ward to a three-year contract Friday.Ward had 19 goals and 15 assists last season with Washington. He also had three goals and six assists in 14 playoff games.“Joel is a quality veteran player who can score but also plays an extremely hard-nosed brand of hockey,”Sharks general manager Doug Wilson. “He meshes well with our core group of forwards and has a strong track record of playing his best hockey at crucial times of the season.”Ward ranked third on the Capitals with six power-play goals and second on the team with four game-winning goals.