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Josh Archibald

Not to be confused with Josh Archibald-Seiffer (born 1987), American pianist and composer.

Joshua Archibald (born October 6, 1992) is a Canadian-born American professional ice hockey right winger who is currently an unrestricted free agent. Archibald was selected by the Penguins in the sixth round (174th overall) of the 2011 NHL Entry Draft.

Josh Archibald
Archibald with the Pittsburgh Penguins during the 2017 Stanley Cup playoffs
Born (1992-10-06) October 6, 1992 (age 31)
Regina, Saskatchewan, Canada
Height 5 ft 10 in (178 cm)
Weight 176 lb (80 kg; 12 st 8 lb)
Position Right wing
Shot Right
team
Former teams		 Free agent
Pittsburgh Penguins
Arizona Coyotes
Edmonton Oilers
NHL Draft 174th overall, 2011
Pittsburgh Penguins
Playing career 2014–present

Early life edit

Archibald was born on October 6, 1992, in Regina, Saskatchewan.[1] His father Jim Archibald was a notorious Enforcer for the North Dakota Fighting Sioux men's ice hockey team in college, setting the National Collegiate Athletic Association (NCAA) record for penalty minutes before joining the Minnesota North Stars of the National Hockey League.[2] His mother Anne also attended the University of North Dakota, where she was part of the school's swim team.[3] Archibald grew up in Lumsden, Saskatchewan, a small town in the Qu'Appelle Valley, and he played minor ice hockey for the Balgonie Prairie Storm and, briefly, the Moose Jaw AAA Warriors of the Saskatchewan Male U18 AAA Hockey League.[4]

When he was 15 years old, Archibald and his family moved to Brainerd, Minnesota, where he continued to play ice hockey for Brainerd High School.[5] As a senior in 2011, Archibald set a Brainerd single-season scoring record with 78 points, and his 152 career points for the Brainerd Warriors was the second-highest in program history.[6] Also in 2011, Archibald was a finalist for Minnesota's Mr. Hockey award, given to the top graduating high school ice hockey player in the state. The award that year went to Kyle Rau, then with Eden Prairie High School.[7]

Playing career edit

NCAA edit

He then played college hockey at the University of Nebraska Omaha from 2011 to 2014. He was selected as the WCHA Rookie of the Week in November 2011.[8] At Nebraska Omaha, Archibald played on a line with future Pittsburgh Penguins teammate Jake Guentzel.[9] In 2013–14, Archibald was a finalist for the Hobey Baker Award, marking him as one of the ten best players in men's college hockey;[10] he was also named All-NCHC First Team,[11] and won the NCHC's Player of the Year and Forward of the Year awards.[12]

Professional edit

Pittsburgh Penguins edit

On May 16, 2014, Archibald signed a three-year entry-level contract with the Pittsburgh Penguins.[13] Archibald made his NHL debut on March 5, 2016, in a home game against the Calgary Flames[14] but was soon reassigned to the Penguins AHL affiliate Wilkes-Barre/Scranton Penguins.

He was recalled back to the Penguins on February 11, 2017, which is also when he scored his first 2 NHL goals in a game against the Arizona Coyotes. However, he was returned to the Penguins AHL affiliate Wilkes-Barre/Scranton Penguins two games later. He was recalled to the Pittsburgh in late March and competed in the 2017 Stanley Cup Finals, lifting the Stanley Cup after teammate Jake Guentzel.[15]

On July 12, 2017, Archibald re-signed with the Penguins on a two-year, one-way contract with an average annual value of $675,000.[16][17]

In the 2017–18 season, Archibald made the Penguins' opening night roster. On December 1, 2017, he was reassigned to the Wilkes-Barre/Scranton Penguins for a conditioning stint.[18]

Arizona Coyotes edit

On December 19, 2017 the Penguins traded Archibald, along with Sean Maguire and a 6th-round pick in the 2019 NHL Entry Draft, to the Arizona Coyotes in exchange for Michael Leighton and a fourth-round pick in 2019. This trade's purpose was to clear space for a follow-up trade which brought defenceman Jamie Oleksiak to Pittsburgh from Dallas.[19]

The Coyotes chose not to tender Archibald a qualifying offer after the 2018–19 season, and he was released into free agency.[20]

Edmonton Oilers edit

On July 16, 2019, the Edmonton Oilers signed Archibald to a one-year contract.[21] Shortly into the 2019–20 season, while playing on the checking line with Riley Sheahan and Jujhar Khaira, he fractured his right foot under unspecified circumstances.[22] Even after his return, he did not score a goal until December 1, when he was promoted to the top line alongside Connor McDavid. Archibald received a shot from Darnell Nurse to help put the Oilers up 5–2 over the Vancouver Canucks.[23] Although he was not a permanent fixture on the top line, Archibald was often the first to be promoted during the 2019–20 season when one of McDavid's usual partners was unavailable.[24] On March 7, 2020, the Oilers signed Archibald to a two-year contract extension that would take him through the 2021–22 season.[25] The following week, the NHL chose to suspend the regular season indefinitely due to the COVID-19 pandemic;[26] at the time of the pause, Archibald had 12 goals and 21 points in 62 games.[27] When the NHL resumed play for the 2020 Stanley Cup playoffs in July, Archibald was one of 31 Oilers invited into the Edmonton "bubble".[28] There, the Oilers lost the qualifying round 3-1 against the Chicago Blackhawks.[29]

On October 3, 2021, Oilers medical staff announced that Archibald would be out indefinitely because of myocarditis, which developed after he contracted COVID-19 during the summer of 2021.[30] By March 12, 2022, he had made a full recovery and returned to the Oilers line up. However, he would be limited by the travel restrictions Canada currently has in place for unvaccinated people crossing the border. He was able to participate in eight of the final twenty-four games of the regular season, largely in a fourth line role.[31] The Oilers qualified for the 2022 Stanley Cup playoffs, and Archibald participated in the team's deep run to the Western Conference Final, where they lost to the Colorado Avalanche in four games.[32]

Return to Pittsburgh edit

As a free agent from the Oilers, Archibald returned to his original club, the Pittsburgh Penguins, after signing a one-year, $900,000 contract on July 13, 2022.[33]

Tampa Bay Lightning edit

On July 1, 2023, Archibald signed as a free agent to a two-year, $1.6 million contract with the Tampa Bay Lightning.[34] On September 9, 2023 it was announced by Lightning General Manager, Julien BriseBois, that Josh Archibald was “placed on unconditional waivers… for the purpose of terminating his contract” following talks with Archibald and his agent where it was made clear that Josh would not be playing hockey for unspecified reasons.[35]

International career edit

Archibald holds dual citizenship for both Canada and the United States, choosing to play for the Americans in international competition.

Archibald played with Team USA at the 2012 World Junior Ice Hockey Championships.[36]

Personal life edit

Archibald was born in Regina, Saskatchewan, but grew up in Brainerd, Minnesota and is a dual citizen of both Canada and the United States. His father, Jim Archibald, played in the NHL with the Minnesota North Stars during the mid-1980s.[37]

In June 2016, he married Bailey Baxter.[38] They had met at the University of Nebraska Omaha. Their first child, Brecken Carter Archibald, was born in August 2017.[39][40] On August 30, 2017, Brecken, at 3 weeks old, was baptized in the Stanley Cup.[41]

After COVID-19 infection in summer 2021, Archibald developed myocarditis. He was out for most of the 2021/22 season but rejoined the Oilers in March 2022.[42][43]

Career statistics edit

Regular season and playoffs edit

Regular season Playoffs
Season Team League GP G A Pts PIM GP G A Pts PIM
2009–10 Brainerd High USHS 27 22 35 57 74 — — — — —
2010–11 Brainerd High USHS 27 30 48 78 40 — — — — —
2011–12 Omaha Mavericks WCHA 36 10 5 15 33 — — — — —
2012–13 Omaha Mavericks WCHA 39 19 17 36 34 — — — — —
2013–14 Omaha Mavericks NCHC 37 29 14 43 62 — — — — —
2013–14 Wilkes-Barre/Scranton Penguins AHL 7 1 0 1 13 2 1 0 1 0
2014–15 Wilkes-Barre/Scranton Penguins AHL 45 5 8 13 24 3 0 1 1 0
2014–15 Wheeling Nailers ECHL 9 7 4 11 4 — — — — —
2015–16 Wilkes-Barre/Scranton Penguins AHL 69 9 9 18 75 10 1 0 1 10
2015–16 Pittsburgh Penguins NHL 1 0 0 0 0 — — — — —
2016–17 Wilkes-Barre/Scranton Penguins AHL 61 16 13 29 54 5 2 0 2 16
2016–17 Pittsburgh Penguins NHL 10 3 0 3 4 4 0 0 0 2
2017–18 Pittsburgh Penguins NHL 3 0 0 0 0 — — — — —
2017–18 Wilkes-Barre/Scranton Penguins AHL 6 1 2 3 4 — — — — —
2017–18 Arizona Coyotes NHL 39 5 6 11 25 — — — — —
2018–19 Arizona Coyotes NHL 68 12 10 22 15 — — — — —
2019–20 Edmonton Oilers NHL 62 12 9 21 12 4 1 0 1 4
2020–21 Edmonton Oilers NHL 52 7 6 13 37 3 0 0 0 2
2021–22 Edmonton Oilers NHL 8 0 1 1 7 13 0 1 1 4
2022–23 Pittsburgh Penguins NHL 62 6 6 12 43 — — — — —
NHL totals 305 45 38 83 143 24 1 1 2 12

International edit

Year Team Event Result GP G A Pts PIM
2012 United States WJC 7th 6 0 2 2 6
Junior totals 6 0 2 2 6

Awards and honors edit

Award Year
College
All-NCHC First Team 2014 [44]
AHCA West First-Team All-American 2014
NHL
Stanley Cup champion 2017 [45]

References edit

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  3. ^ Halverson, Brian (February 14, 2014). "Path to success is unique for Nebraska Omaha's Josh Archibald". Minnesota Hockey Magazine. Retrieved December 2, 2021.
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