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Player's Profile

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  • Name: Andrew Archer
  • Position: D
  • Shoots: Right
  • Height: 6-4
  • Weight: 217 lbs
  • Birthdate: 1983-05-15
  • Eligible for Draft: 2001
  • Drafted:
  • Hometown: Calgary, Alberta
  • Acquired: 2001 Draft, (7th round, 203rd overall)
  • Playing In: Pro

Andrew Archer

Prospect Grade: 4.5 C  (About Prospect Grades)

History

Archer played his junior hockey for Oshawa and Guelph of the OHL. Turned pro in 2003-04.

Read Hockey's Future's April 2004 interview with Archer here.

Played most of 2003-04, his rookie year, with the AHL Hamilton Bulldogs, following hernia surgery. Played a few games with the ECHL Columbus Cottonmouths as well.

Talent Analysis

Archer is a mobile, stay-at-home defenseman with good lateral movement. Uses his reach to his advantage. Particularly during 1 on 1 situations. He has shown the ability to improve from year to year.

Archer has a strong, right-handed shot, which makes him a guy who can play on the power play if necessary.

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Profile Last Updated: October, 13th 2007


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