Iowa Signs Olivier Archambault to AHL Contract
August 18, 2015 - American Hockey League (AHL)
Iowa Wild News Release
Iowa Wild Forward Olivier Archambault
(Iowa Wild)
DES MOINES, IA -The Iowa Wild on Tuesday announced the American Hockey League (AHL) club has signed forward Olivier Archambault (Oh-Live-EE-ay, Are-Scham-bow) to an AHL contract (SPC).
Archambault, 22 (2/16/93), enters his second pro season after splitting last year between Iowa and Alaska (ECHL). After signing an AHL SPC in October, he was assigned to Alaska and played the first half of the season. In 24 games with Iowa, the left wing scored four goals and added five assists for nine points. At the time of his AHL recall in January, Archambault was among the ECHL rookie scoring leaders. He finished with 20 goals and 18 assists for 38 points in 38 games played, earning ECHL All-Star honors. For his AHL career, Archambault has played in 34 games with five goals and 11 points.
After wrapping up his QMJHL career in 2013-14, the 6-foot, 190-pounder played in 10 games for the AHL's Hamilton Bulldogs, picking up a goal and an assist. Over the course of his five-year QMJHL, he scored 10 goals and totaled 231 points in 270 games. He was selected by the Montreal Canadiens in the fourth round (#108 overall) of the 2011 NHL Entry Draft.
Iowa begins its third season in the AHL this fall. The team will host Opening Night on Saturday, Oct. 10. Fans may purchase single game tickets multiple ways, either through the team's website - www.Iowawild.com, Wells Fargo Arena box office or www.iowaeventscenter.com. Tickets are available online at www.iowawild.com under the single game tickets tab. Fans may also purchase tickets by calling 1-866-553-2457 or by visiting www.iowaeventscenter.com. In order to purchase group tickets (10 or more), please call the Iowa Wild ticketing department at 515-564-8700. Fans interested in buying full season, or smaller season packages may call the Iowa Wild front office at 515-564-8700. In July of 2015, the AHL honored the Iowa Wild by naming it the Western Conference's Best Fan Experience.
The Iowa Wild 2015-16 season is presented by Mercy Medical Center, it runs from October through April. Fans may purchase seats to see any of the team's 38 regular season home games at Wells Fargo Arena. Season tickets to see the Wild play its 2015-16 season at Wells Fargo Arena start at just $9 per game. For more information on tickets, including ticket plans and group seating, please contact the Wild ticket office by calling 515-564-8700 or go to www.iowawild.com.
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