Peter Harrold

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.

Peter Harrold
Harrold with the New Jersey Devils in 2013
Born	(1983-06-08) June 8, 1983 (age 42) 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

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