Archie Briden (July 16, 1898- 1975) was a retired professional ice hockey player who played 72 games in the National Hockey League, 82 games in the Pacific Coast Hockey Association, and 55 games in the Western Canada Hockey League. He played with the Seattle Metropolitans, Victoria Cougars, Edmonton Eskimos, Calgary Tigers, Pittsburgh Pirates, Boston Bruins, and Detroit Cougars. In 1926-27 following the collapse of the leagues in western Canada, Briden joined the NHL's Boston Bruins and was quickly traded to the Detroit Cougars in mid-season.