Peter Jacob Harrold (born June 8, 1983) is an American former professional

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who played in the

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(NHL) for the

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and the

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Playing career

Harrold was raised in the suburbs of

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where he attended

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. Upon graduation from high school, Harrold attended

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where he was the captain of their team. Led by Harrold, BC made it to the 2006 Frozen Four where they played the

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. He scored his first career NHL goal on February 23, 2008, against the

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. Harrold represented the

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at the

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. On August 12, 2011, he signed a one-year, two-way deal with the

. After four seasons within the Devils' organization, Harrold left as a free agent and signed a one-year, two-way contract with the

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on July 2, 2015. After attending the Blues 2015 training camp, he was assigned to AHL affiliate, the

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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

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Career statistics

Regular season and playoffs

International

Awards and honors

References

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* 1983 births Living people Albany Devils players American men's ice hockey defensemen Boston College Eagles men's ice hockey players Chicago Wolves players Ice hockey players from Ohio Los Angeles Kings players Manchester Monarchs (AHL) players New Jersey Devils players People from Lake County, Ohio Undrafted National Hockey League players Hawken School alumni AHCA Division I men's ice hockey All-Americans {{US-icehockey-defenceman-stub