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Josh Archibald

Josh Archibald is a Canadian-born former professional ice hockey forward.

By Ethan Anderson| Reviewed by Olivia Bennett, Standards & Fact-Checking Lead| Updated July 26, 2026|2 min read| Fact-checked

Josh Archibald is a Canadian-born former professional ice hockey forward. He played in the National Hockey League (NHL) for the Pittsburgh Penguins, Arizona Coyotes, and Edmonton Oilers, and won the Stanley Cup with Pittsburgh in 2017. He was born in Regina, Saskatchewan, and grew up in Minnesota.

Early life and amateur career

Archibald was born in Regina, Saskatchewan, and later grew up in Minnesota. He played junior and college hockey before being drafted by the Pittsburgh Penguins in 2011.

Professional career

He made his NHL debut with Pittsburgh in 2016 and later played for the Arizona Coyotes and Edmonton Oilers. His NHL career included 329 regular-season games and a Stanley Cup title with the Penguins in 2017.

Playing style

Archibald played as a right winger known for speed and physical play. Sources also describe him as a hard-working, energetic forward.

Later career and retirement

By 2023, Archibald was no longer active in the NHL and is listed by some sources as retired. Later sources indicate he left professional hockey after his final NHL seasons.

Key facts

  • Played 329 NHL games for Pittsburgh, Arizona, and Edmonton.
  • Selected by Pittsburgh in the sixth round of the 2011 NHL Entry Draft.
  • Won the Stanley Cup with the Penguins in 2017.
  • Played college hockey for the University of Nebraska Omaha.
  • Born in Regina, Saskatchewan, and holds Canadian-born American nationality.
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Canadian context

Archibald was born in Regina, Saskatchewan, and is part of Canada’s NHL player pipeline. He also has relevance to Canadian hockey fans through his time in the NHL and his Stanley Cup win with Pittsburgh.

Frequently asked questions

Who is Josh Archibald?
Josh Archibald is a Canadian-born former professional ice hockey forward who played in the NHL for Pittsburgh, Arizona, and Edmonton.
What position did Josh Archibald play?
He played as a right wing.
Which NHL team drafted Josh Archibald?
The Pittsburgh Penguins drafted him 174th overall in 2011.
Did Josh Archibald win the Stanley Cup?
Yes. He won the Stanley Cup with the Pittsburgh Penguins in 2017.
Where was Josh Archibald born?
He was born in Regina, Saskatchewan, Canada.

References

  1. German Wikipedia — https://de.wikipedia.org/wiki/Josh_Archibald
    Supports: Birth date and place, NHL teams, games played, Stanley Cup win
  2. National Hockey League / Pittsburgh Penguins — https://www.nhl.com/penguins/news/penguins-sign-forward-josh-archibald-to-a-one-year-contract-334968950
    Supports: Draft information, NHL career totals, Penguins return, Stanley Cup champion status
  3. The Hockey Writers — https://www.thehockeywriters.com/docs/josh-archibald-2/
    Supports: Birthplace, upbringing in Minnesota, draft and career background
  4. Elite Prospects — https://www.eliteprospects.com/player/122788/josh-archibald
    Supports: Date of birth, birthplace, position, shooting hand, retirement status