| Position: | Defense |
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| Shoots: | Right | |
| Height: | 6’4" | |
| Weight: | 217 lbs | |
| Birth Date: | 05/15/1983 | |
| Birth Place: | Calgary, AB, Canada | |
| Acquired: | NHL Entry Draft | |
| Draft Team & Year: | Montreal Canadiens in 2001 | |
| Draft Round: | 7th | |
| Overall Choice: | 203rd | |
| Salary: | $495,000 |
Scouting Report
| Strengths: | Has great size and is strong in his own end. Has a hard shot, an asset on the power play. Archer is a natural leader. |
| Weaknesses: | Hasn’t put up great offensive numbers and doesn’t use his size enough. Injuries have slowed his progress. |
| Projected Role: | Andrew Archer will likely be a career AHLer. |
Biography
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Andrew Archer’s best season came 2 years ago when he played 68 games with the AHL’s Hamilton Bulldogs. During that span, he put up 10 assists and 1 goal for 11 points and 112 PIM. Archer has yet to suit up for the Bulldogs this season due to injury. |