Åge Ellingsen
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| Position | Defence |
| Shoots | Left |
| Height Weight |
6 ft 4 in (1.93 m) 209 lb (95 kg/14 st 13 lb) |
| Pro clubs | Forward Björklöven Stjernen Furuset IF Storhamar Dragons Lillehammer |
| Nationality |  Norway |
| Born | November 5, 1962 , Oslo, Norway |
| NHL Draft | 168th overall, 1987 Edmonton Oilers |
| Pro career | 1981 – 1996 |
Åge Ellingsen, a former Norwegian ice hockey player (defence), born November 5, 1962 in Oslo.
[edit] 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.
[edit] Post-retirement
Ellingsen is now a TV expert hockey commentator for NRK and SportN.
