BIO:
Ryan is regarded by many as one of the best New Zealander's to pick up a hockey stick as he dazzles defences and beats players with relative ease.
The midfield general has more than 250 caps for his country after making his debut in 1997. He has spent much of his hockey career playing for Dutch side Rotterdam but is now settled back in New Zealand.
London will be Ryan’s second Olympics after missing out on Athens due to injury. His father Jeff is a 1976 Olympic gold medallist.
Ryan is married to former Black Stick Kim Noakes and works for EnviroWaste in Auckland. He is an avid water skier and snow skier.
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Name:
Ryan Archibald
Nickname:
Scratchy
Date of Birth:
1 September 1980
Birthplace:
Auckland
Town of Residence:
Auckland
Occupation:
Hockey Player
Position:
Midfielder
Shirt Number:
10
NZ Debut:
1997
NHL Team:
N/A
NHL Shirt Number:
N/A
Career High:
Qualifying for Olympics
Career Low:
Missing the Olympics because of injury
Sacrifices you have made to play hockey:
Too many to list
Age you started playing at:
6
Hours of Training per week:
12-15
Toughest Opponent:
Australia
Who has been most influential in your career:
Family
Strengths:
Vision & ball control
Weaknesses:
Goal scoring
Most Admired Sportsperson:
Carl Lewis
Hobbies Outside of Hockey:
Waterskiing
5 Words to Describe Yourself:
A nice young kiwi lad
Favourite TV Show:
Flight of the Conchords
Favourite Food:
Oranges
Favourite Music:
Indie rock
Favourite Book:
The Messenger by Danial Silva
Likes:
Hangin with mates in the summer sun
Dislikes:
Cheese cake
Advice for Young Players:
Practice the basics
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