Ryan Archibald




Nickname:		Stratchy
Date of birth:		01 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 the Olympic Games
Career Low:		Missing the Olympic Games due to 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 Oppenent:		Australia
Influences:		Family
Strengths:		Vision and 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 Messanger by Daniel Silva
Likes:		Hanging with mates in the summer sun
Dislikes:		Cheese cake
Advice for Young Players:		Practice the basics