About Harold
Born 19 January 1959 in Winnipeg, Canada. Played as a defenseman in German leagues primarily for Adler Mannheim (1978–1997), earning 180 international caps for West Germany and East Germany, competing in two Winter Olympics (1984, 1988) and eight IIHF World Championships. Won German championships as player in 1980 and 1997. Transitioned to coaching after retirement, serving as assistant coach with Adler Mannheim (1997–2000) before head coaching positions in Switzerland with HC Lugano (2006 champion) and ZSC Lions (2008 champion), and in Germany's DEL with multiple clubs.
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Known for
- Professional ice hockey defenseman in German leagues
- International player for West Germany in Olympics and World Championships
- Head coach of German national ice hockey team
- Leading Germany to 2023 IIHF World Championship silver medal
- Coaching Swiss National League championship teams
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