Harry Lindblad | |
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| Born | 30 July 1912 Vyborg, Grand Duchy of Finland |
| Died | 2 February 1984 (aged 71) Tampere, Finland |
| Known for | Finnish Ice Hockey Association president |
| Awards | IIHF Hall of Fame Finnish Hockey Hall of Fame |
Harry Gustaf Lindblad (30 July 1912 – 2 February 1984) was a Finnish ice hockey administrator, coach and player. He served as the Finnish Ice Hockey Association president for 18 years, after five years as its vice-president. During this time, Finland participated in its first ice hockey tournament at the Winter Olympics, won its first medal in international hockey, began to build indoor ice rinks, hosted two Ice Hockey World Championships, and founded the Finnish Elite League. He was posthumously recognized for his contributions by induction into both the Finnish Hockey Hall of Fame and the IIHF Hall of Fame.