BIO:
Ryan Archibald, regarded by many as the best New Zealander to pick up a hockey stick, was the first Black Stick to reach the milestone of 250 caps for his country.
The midfield general has spent much of hockey career playing for Dutch club side Rotterdam HC but is now settled back in New Zealand for his last years in the black strip.
Archibald collected a silver medal at the 2002 Commonwealth Games in Manchester and made his debut back in 1997 against Malaysia. His father Jeff is a 1976 gold medallist.
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Name:
Ryan Archibald
Nickname:
Scratchy
Date of Birth:
1 September 1980
Birthplace:
Auckland
Town of Residence:
Rotterdam
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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