Bruce Haralson

(May 2, 1948 —)

Born in Grande Prairie, Alta., and raised in Dawson Creek, B.C., he spent 36 years as an NHL scout. . . . Got his start in scouting with the WHL’s Great Falls Americans/Spokane Flyers. Hired by the Edmonton Oilers to be chief scout for Kamloops Jr. Oilers. . . . Joined the Pittsburgh Penguins, spending four seasons (1984-88) as an amateur scout and one as director of scouting. . . . Then it was on to the Hartford Whalers for seven seasons, the last one as director of amateur scouting. . . . Best known for his time with the Detroit Red Wings (1996-2020), starting out as an amateur scout and finishing with 12 seasons as a pro scout. . . . Retired in 2020. . . . Was part of four Stanley Cup championships with Detroit (1997, 1998, 2002, 2008).