
Thomas Harley is a Canadian defenseman, playing for the Dallas Stars in the National Hockey League (NHL), as of May 2025. He grew up playing youth hockey with the Vaughan Kings in the Greater Toronto Hockey League (GTHL). He started gaining attention during his stellar spell with Ontario Hockey League (OHL) team Mississauga Steelheads from 2017 to 2020, as per reports.
Ranked 11th among North American skaters, Harley was selected as the 18th overall pick by the Dallas Stars in the first round of the 2019 NHL draft. Harley has grown into a reliable NHL player after temporary stints with Texas Stars in the American Hockey League (AHL). He was rewarded for a fine first full NHL season when he signed a two-year, $8 million contract with the Stars in September 2024.
Who are Thomas Harley's parents?
Thomas Harley is the son of Brian Harley and Stephanie Harley, according to Edmonton Sun. The Dallas Stars player was born in Syracuse, New York, United States on August 19, 2001. He has an older brother named Stuart, a sister named Emilie, and a younger brother named Greg.
Thomas Harley Father
Thomas Harley's father is Brian Harley. Brian is an orthopedic surgeon who specializes in adult and pediatric hand, wrist, and elbow surgeries. He played as a goaltender for University of Alberta Golden Bears, winning a national championship in 1992. He influenced Thomas' development, coaching him throughout his youth in Syracuse, New York, where the family settled after Brian took a fellowship at Upstate Medical University, according to Edmonton Sun.
Opening up about Brian, Thomas said in an interview with Edmonton Sun:
"My dad taught me about 95 per cent of what I know about hockey. I'd sit down in the basement at night watching NHL games, we would be down there for hours."
Thomas Harley Mother
Thomas Harley's mother is Stephanie Harley, who is a pharmacist.
What is the nationality of Thomas Harley's parents?
Thomas Harley's parents, Brian Harley and Stephanie Harley, are both Canadian nationals. However, they have been living in the United States for over 20 years, as per the Edmonton Sun.
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