Åge Ellingsen Explained

Position:Defence
Shoots:Left
Height Ft:6
Height In:4
Weight Lb:209
Birth Date:5 November 1962
Birth Place:Oslo, Norway
Career Start:1981
Career End:1996
Draft:168th overall
Draft Year:1987
Draft Team:Edmonton Oilers
Played For:Forward
Björklöven
Stjernen
Furuset
Storhamar Dragons
Lillehammer
Ntl Team:Norway

Åge Ellingsen (born 5 November 1962 in Oslo, Norway) is a former Norwegian ice hockey defenceman.

Playing career

Ellingsen, nicknamed "the Moose", played nine seasons with Storhamar in Norway from 1983 to 1994. In 1987/88 he played for Björklöven in the Swedish Elite League (SEL), together with fellow Norwegian Erik Kristiansen. His native club was Forward of Oslo. He also played one season with Stjernen. His last club was Lillehammer.

Ellingsen also drew some interest from the Edmonton Oilers of the NHL and was drafted in the 8th round (168th overall) in 1987 but did not manage to get a contract.

He played 67 games for Norway's National team.

Today Åge is trainer for NTG-Lillehammer.

Post-retirement

Ellingsen is now a TV expert hockey commentator for NRK and SportN.

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