Peter Harrold

Peter Jacob Harrold (born June 8, 1983) is an American former professional ice hockey defenseman who played in the National Hockey League (NHL) for the Los Angeles Kings and the New Jersey Devils.

Peter Harrold
Born (1983-06-08) June 8, 1983
Kirtland Hills, Ohio, U.S.
Height 5 ft 11 in (180 cm)
Weight 195 lb (88 kg; 13 st 13 lb)
Position Defense/Wing
Shot Right
Played for Los Angeles Kings
New Jersey Devils
National team  United States
NHL Draft Undrafted
Playing career 20062016

Playing career

Harrold was raised in the suburbs of Cleveland, Ohio where he attended Hawken School. Upon graduation from high school, Harrold attended Boston College where he was the captain of their team. Led by Harrold, BC made it to the 2006 Frozen Four where they played the Wisconsin Badgers.[1] He scored his first career NHL goal on February 23, 2008, against the Chicago Blackhawks' Patrick Lalime at Staples Center.[2] Harrold represented the United States at the 2009 IIHF World Championship.[1]

On August 12, 2011, he signed a one-year, two-way deal with the New Jersey Devils.[3]

After four seasons within the Devils' organization, Harrold left as a free agent and signed a one-year, two-way contract with the St. Louis Blues on July 2, 2015.[4] After attending the Blues 2015 training camp, he was assigned to AHL affiliate, the Chicago Wolves for the duration of the 2015–16 season. Adding a veteran presence to the Wolves' blueline, Harrold posted 1 goal and 23 assists for 24 points in 70 games to end his 10 year professional career.

Personal life

Harrold's wife, Casey, is the daughter of former NFL wide receiver Dwight Clark.[5]

Career statistics

Harrold as a member of the New Jersey Devils.

Regular season and playoffs

Regular season Playoffs
Season Team League GP G A Pts PIM GP G A Pts PIM
1999–00Cleveland Jr. BaronsNAHL80116
2000–01Cleveland Jr. BaronsNAHL555232834
2001–02Cleveland Jr. BaronsNAHL545192438
2002–03Boston CollegeHE391111220
2003–04Boston CollegeHE402121412
2004–05Boston CollegeHE354101422
2005–06Boston CollegeHE427233032
2006–07Manchester MonarchsAHL62727344316381118
2006–07Los Angeles KingsNHL120228
2007–08Manchester MonarchsAHL49736432540114
2007–08Los Angeles KingsNHL252352
2008–09Los Angeles KingsNHL69481228
2009–10Los Angeles KingsNHL39123820000
2010–11Los Angeles KingsNHL191344
2011–12New Jersey DevilsNHL110220170446
2011–12Albany DevilsAHL615212636
2012–13New Jersey DevilsNHL232356
2013–14New Jersey DevilsNHL3304414
2014–15Albany DevilsAHL1311210
2014–15New Jersey DevilsNHL433254
2015–16Chicago WolvesAHL701232424
NHL totals 274 13 29 42 74 19 0 4 4 6

International

Year Team Event Result GP G A Pts PIM
2009 United States WC 4th 3 0 0 0 0
Senior totals 3 0 0 0 0

Awards and honors

Award Year
College
All-Hockey East First Team 2005–06
AHCA East First-Team All-American 2005–06

References

  1. "Peter Harrold player profile". Hockey Hall of Fame. Retrieved January 30, 2010.
  2. "Blackhawks waste 4-goal lead in 3rd period, then survive for OT win". www.espn.com. February 23, 2008. Retrieved June 5, 2018. Kings defenseman Peter Harrold scored his first NHL goal...
  3. "Peter Harrold: Devils land Harrold". rotoworld. August 12, 2011. Archived from the original on October 10, 2012. Retrieved August 12, 2011.
  4. "Blues Sign Three to One-Year, Two-Way Deals". NHL.com. July 2, 2018. Retrieved June 5, 2018.
  5. "Promise of more game time lures defenseman to Devils". Times Union. October 14, 2011. Retrieved April 28, 2014.
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