James Warden (born June 22, 1954) is a former professional ice hockey goaltender.

Warden attended The Blake School (Minneapolis) for his junior and senior years, where he earned all-state honors.

[1] At the 1975 NCAA Division I Men's Ice Hockey Tournament, Warden was named Most Outstanding Player while also winning a national title.

[2] He was picked in the 3rd round, 36th overall, by the San Diego Mariners in the 1974 WHA Amateur Draft.

[3] He was picked in the 5th round, 75th overall, by the California Golden Seals in the 1974 NHL amateur draft.