Jim Archibald

James L. Archibald (born June 6, 1961) is a Canadian former ice hockey player. He played right wing and played 16 games in the National Hockey League for the Minnesota North Stars between 1985 and 1987. He lives in Brainerd, Minnesota.

For the American judge, see James Archibald.
Jim Archibald
Born (1961-06-06) June 6, 1961
Craik, Saskatchewan, Canada
Height 5 ft 11 in (180 cm)
Weight 182 lb (83 kg; 13 st 0 lb)
Position Right Wing
Shot Right
Played for Minnesota North Stars
NHL Draft 139th overall, 1981
Minnesota North Stars
Playing career 1985–1988

After playing in junior level with the Moose Jaw Canucks, Archibald was drafted in the seventh round, 139th overall by the Minnesota North Stars in the 1981 NHL Entry Draft. He attended school at the University of North Dakota the same year until 1985. In his NHL career he played in 16 regular season games scoring one goal and two assists. He also had spells in the American Hockey League for the Springfield Indians and the International Hockey League with the Kalamazoo Wings.

While head coach at Brainerd, his son, Josh Archibald, played there. After his senior season, Josh was drafted by the Pittsburgh Penguins in the sixth round of the 2011 NHL Entry Draft.[1] Josh was a finalist for the Minnesota Mr. Hockey Award in 2011.[2]

Career statistics

Regular season and playoffs
Regular season Playoffs
Season Team League GPGAPtsPIM GPGAPtsPIM
1979–80 Moose Jaw Canucks SJHL 58362965253 —————
1980–81 Moose Jaw Canucks SJHL 52464288308 —————
1981–82 University of North Dakota WCHA 4110162696 —————
1982–83 University of North Dakota WCHA 337142191 —————
1983–84 University of North Dakota WCHA 44211536156 —————
1984–85 University of North Dakota WCHA 41372461197 —————
1984–85 Minnesota North Stars NHL 412311 —————
1984–85 Springfield Indians AHL 81015 —————
1985–86 Minnesota North Stars NHL 1100032 —————
1985–86 Springfield Indians AHL 1217834 —————
1986–87 Minnesota North Stars NHL 10002 —————
1986–87 Springfield Indians AHL 66101727303 —————
1987–88 Kalamazoo Wings IHL 1201173 —————
AHL totals 86122436342 —————
NHL totals 1612345 —————

Awards and honours
Award Year
All-WCHA First Team 1984–85 [3]

References
  1. "Josh Archibald". eliteprospects.com. Retrieved 2011-07-20.
  2. Christensen, Josh (9 February 2011). Josh Archibald Brainerd Boys Hockey (Television production). Lakeland, MN: Lakeland Public Television, Inc. Retrieved 9 July 2011.
  3. "WCHA All-Teams". College Hockey Historical Archives. Retrieved May 19, 2013.
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