1st GMHL alumnus to sign NHL contract - Vancouver signs former Rams' Darren Archibald

First GMHL alumnus to sign NHL contract

- former Rams' Darren Archibald signs contract with the Vancouver Canucks

December 22, 2010

The GMHL is pleased to announce the recent signing of former Rams' star Darren Archibald has signed an NHL contract with the Vancouver Canucks, the first league alumnus to reach the pinnacle of professional hockey.

Darren skated with the Rams in the league's inaugural season of 2006-07, and spent a season with the OJHL's Stouffville Spirit before moving to the Barrie Colts of the OHL.

Archibald, 20, spent two full seasons with the Colts before being dealt to the Niagara Ice Dogs this years.  During the 2008-09 and 2009-10 seasons, he accummulated 108 points (51-57-108) and 97 PIM in 125 games played. In the 2009, he was named to the OHL Second All-Rookie Team.

This season, he has registered 30 points (18-12-30) in 24 games with the Colts, and so far, one assist  in three games with the IceDogs.

Archibald, a native of Newmarket, ON, has also contributed at playoff time, putting up 17 points (9-8-17) in 21 games.

Well done, Darren, and have a great NHL career!

Darren Archibald (photo credit - Barrie Colts)