Education
University of North Dakota.
University of North Dakota.
He played right wing and played in the National Hockey League for the Minnesota North Stars. He currently lives in Brainerd, Minnesota. After playing in junior level with the Moose Jaw Canucks, Archibald was drafted in the 7th round, 139th overall by the Minnesota North Stars in the 1981 National Hockey League Entry Draft.
He attended school at the University of North Dakota the same year until 1985.
In his National Hockey League 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.
After his senior season, Josh was drafted by the Pittsburgh Penguins in the 6th round of the 2011 National Hockey League Entry Draft.