Josh Archibald
Ice hockey forward; Stanley Cup champion
Born
October 6th, 1992
33 years ago
Category
Athletes & Sports Figures
Country
Canada
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A professional ice hockey player, played in the National Hockey League (NHL) for teams including the Pittsburgh Penguins, Arizona Coyotes, and Edmonton Oilers. Achieved notable success during the 2016-2017 season with the Pittsburgh Penguins, contributing to the team's victory in the Stanley Cup. Demonstrated versatility by playing various forward positions throughout a career marked by competitive performances in college and professional leagues.
Played for the Pittsburgh Penguins
Won the Stanley Cup in 2017
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