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.
At the 1975 NCAA Division I Men's Ice Hockey Tournament, Warden was named Most Outstanding Player while also winning a national title.
He was picked in the 3rd round, 36th overall, by the San Diego Mariners in the 1974 WHA Amateur Draft.
He was picked in the 5th round, 75th overall, by the California Golden Seals in the 1974 NHL amateur draft.
Warden competed in the Central Hockey League and the Atlantic Coast Hockey League.
Warden competed for the United States at the 1976 Winter Olympics.