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Who is Josh Archibald?
Joshua Archibald abbreviated as Josh Archibald is a notable Canadian-born American professional ice hockey right-winger. He currently plays for the Edmond Oilers of the NHL (National Hockey League). He was selected in the 2011 NHL Entry Draft in the sixth round (174th overall) by the Pittsburgh Penguins.
How Old Is Hosh Archibald?
He is 29 years old as of May 2022, having been born on October 6, 1992, in Regina, Saskatchewan, Canada, Josh shares his birthdate with celebrities such as; Addison Rae, Jordan Matter, Ryan’s World, LeBron James Jr., Prymrr, and many more.
Josh Archibald Family
Who are Josh Archibald’s Parents?
He was born to Jim Archibald (Father) played in the NHL with the Minnesota North Stars. And Anne (Mother)
Does Josh Archibald have Siblings?
There is no news on the internet regarding whether he has siblings or was born as the only child. In case of news regarding this matter, we will update it here as soon as possible.
Josh Archibald Education
He received his high school education at Brainerd High School where he played ice hockey. After high school, he attended the University of Nebraska Omaha.
Josh Archibald Marital Status
He is married to the love of his life Bailey Archibald. They married in June 2016 after they had met at the University of Nebraska Omaha.
Josh Archibald Kids
He has one kid with his wife Bailey. A son by the name of Brecken Carter Archibald was born in August 2017.
Josh Archibald Playing Career
A Career at NCAA
From 2011 to 2014, he played college hockey at the University of Nebraska Omaha. In November 2011, he was then selected as the WCHA Rookie of the Week. While at Nebraska Omaha, he played on a line with future Pittsburgh Penguins teammate Jake Guentzel. His career at NCAA was exemplary as he was a finalist in 2013-14 for the Hobey Baker Award, thus making him one of the ten best players in the men’s college hockey. Moreover, he was named All-NCHC First Team and won the NCHC’s Player of the Year and Forward of the Year awards.
A Professional Career
A Career with the Pittsburgh Penguins
Josh signed on May 16, 2014, a three-year entry-level contract with the Pittsburgh P[enguins. On March 5, 2016, he made his NHL debut in a home game against the Calgary Flames but was soon reassigned to the Penguins AHL affiliate Wilkes-Barre/Scranton Penguins. On February 11, 2017, he was recalled back to the Penguins. This is when he scored his first 2 NHL goals in a game against the Arizona Coyotes. However, two games later he was returned to the Penguins AHL affiliate Wiles-Barre/Scranton Penguins. He was recalled again in late March and competed in the 2017 Stanley Cup Finals. He re-signed with the Penguins on July 12, 2017, on a two-year, one-way contract with an average annual value of $675,000. Josh in the 2017-18 season made the Penguins’ opening night roster. He was again reassigned to the Wilkes-Barre/Scranton Penguins on December 1, 2017, for a period of time.
A Career with the Arizona Coyotes
The Penguins on December 19, 2017, traded Josh along with Sean Maguire and a 6th-round pick in the 2019 NHL Entry Draft to the Arizona Coyotes. This was due in exchange for Michael Leighton and a 4th-round pick in 2019. After the 2018-19 season, the Coyotes chose not to tender Josh a qualifying offer thus he was released into free agency.
A Career with the Edmonton Oilers
He was signed by the Edmonton Oilers on July 16, 2019, to a one-year contract. Having played on the checking line shortly into the 2019-20 season with Jujhar Khaira and Riley Sherman, he fractured his right foot under unspecified circumstances. Despite returning from injury, he did not score a goal up until December 1 when he was promoted to the top line alongside Connor McDavid. Josh had not been a permanent fixture in the top line, he was the first to be promoted during the 2019-20 season as one of McDavid’s usual partners was unavailable. The Oilers on March 7, 2020, signed him to a two-year contract extension that would take him through the 2021-22 season.
The following week due to the COVID-19 pandemic, the NHL chose to suspend the regular season indefinitely. At the time of the pause, Josh had 12 goals and 21 points in 62 games. When the NHL resumed in July to play for the 2020 Stanley Cup playoffs, Josh was one of 31 Oilers invited into the Edmonton “bubble”. In the playoffs, the Oilers lost 3-1 against the Chicago Blackhawks in the qualifying round. Oilers’ medical staff announced on October 3, 2021, that Josh would be out indefinitely because of myocarditis, which developed after he contracted COVID-19 during the summer of 2021. By March 21, 2022, he had fully recovered and returned to the Oilers roster.
An International Play Career
He holds dual citizenship for both Canada and the United States and chose to play for the Americans in international competitions. He played with Team USA at the 2012 World Junior Ice Hockey Championships.
Josh Archibald Height and Measurements
Adding up to his well-built body is a height of 5ft 10inches (1.78m) and a weight of 77kg (169lbs)
Josh Archibald’s Salary and Net Worth
He has an annual salary of $1.5 million and an estimated net worth of between $1 and $5 million.