Peter Harrold

Peter Harrold
Harrold with the New Jersey Devils in 2013
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
Shot Right
Played for Los Angeles Kings
New Jersey Devils
National team  United States
NHL draft Undrafted
Playing career 2006–2016

Peter Jacob Harrold (born June 8, 1983) is a retired American professional ice hockey defenseman who played in the NHL with the Los Angeles Kings and New Jersey Devils.

Playing career

Harrold was raised in the suburbs of Cleveland, Ohio, where he attended Hawken School. After graduating, he continued his education and hockey career at Boston College, a prestigious NCAA Division I program. While at Boston College, Harrold emerged as a standout defenseman and was eventually named team captain. During his senior season, he played a pivotal role in leading the Eagles to the 2006 Frozen Four, where they competed against the Wisconsin Badgers in the national semifinals.[1] After making the jump to professional hockey, Harrold scored his first NHL goal on February 23, 2008, at Staples Center, beating Chicago Blackhawks goalie Patrick Lalime.[2] His skills and experience also earned him a spot on the U.S. national team, and in 2009, he represented the United States at the IIHF World Championship.[1]

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

Following four seasons with the Devils' organization, Harrold became a free agent and signed a one-year, two-way contract with the St. Louis Blues on July 2, 2015.[4] After participating in the Blues' 2015 training camp, he was assigned to their AHL affiliate, the Chicago Wolves, where he spent the entire 2015–16 season. Serving as a veteran presence on the blue line, Harrold recorded 1 goal and 23 assists for a total of 24 points over 70 games, marking the conclusion of his 10-year professional hockey career.

Personal life

Harrold is married to Casey, 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
1999–00 Cleveland Jr. Barons NAHL 8 0 1 1 6
2000–01 Cleveland Jr. Barons NAHL 55 5 23 28 34
2001–02 Cleveland Jr. Barons NAHL 54 5 19 24 38
2002–03 Boston College HE 39 1 11 12 20
2003–04 Boston College HE 40 2 12 14 12
2004–05 Boston College HE 35 4 10 14 22
2005–06 Boston College HE 42 7 23 30 32
2006–07 Manchester Monarchs AHL 62 7 27 34 43 16 3 8 11 18
2006–07 Los Angeles Kings NHL 12 0 2 2 8
2007–08 Manchester Monarchs AHL 49 7 36 43 25 4 0 1 1 4
2007–08 Los Angeles Kings NHL 25 2 3 5 2
2008–09 Los Angeles Kings NHL 69 4 8 12 28
2009–10 Los Angeles Kings NHL 39 1 2 3 8 2 0 0 0 0
2010–11 Los Angeles Kings NHL 19 1 3 4 4
2011–12 New Jersey Devils NHL 11 0 2 2 0 17 0 4 4 6
2011–12 Albany Devils AHL 61 5 21 26 36
2012–13 New Jersey Devils NHL 23 2 3 5 6
2013–14 New Jersey Devils NHL 33 0 4 4 14
2014–15 Albany Devils AHL 13 1 1 2 10
2014–15 New Jersey Devils NHL 43 3 2 5 4
2015–16 Chicago Wolves AHL 70 1 23 24 24
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. ^ a b "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.