Ken André Olimb (born January 21, 1989) is a Norwegian professional ice hockey player, who is currently playing for Vålerenga Ishockey of the EliteHockey Ligaen (EHL). He is the younger brother of fellow Norwegian international Mathis Olimb.
Playing career Born and raised in Norway's capital city Oslo, Olimb came through the youth ranks of Manglerud Star. He made his debut in Norway's top-tier during the 2006–07 campaign, playing for Vålerenga. In 2008, he headed to Frisk Asker and after a two-year stint, he took his game abroad, signing with Leksands IF of the Swedish second division Allsvenskan, where he would spend two years. After another year (2012–13) in the Allsvenskan with BIK Karlskoga, he moved to Germany. Olimb spent three years with Düsseldorfer EG of the country's top-tier Deutsche Eishockey Liga (DEL), tallying 44 goals and 87 assists in 159 DEL contests.
In April 2016, he was signed by Linköping HC of the Swedish Hockey League (SHL), where he would play alongside his brother Mathis for the next two seasons.
On April 10, 2018, Olimb as a free agent opted to return for a second stint with Düsseldorfer EG of the DEL, agreeing to a three-year contract through 2021.
On 27 May 2021, Olimb left DEG at the conclusion of his contract, signing a one-year contract to continue in the DEL with the Schwenninger Wild Wings.
International play Olimb participated at the 2010 IIHF World Championship as a member of the Norway men's national ice hockey team. On January 7, 2014, Olimb was named to Team Norway's official 2014 Winter Olympics roster.
He was named to the Norway men's national ice hockey team for competition at the 2014 IIHF World Championship.
Career statistics Regular season and playoffs Regular season Playoffs Season Team League GP G A Pts PIM GP G A Pts PIM 2006–07 Vålerenga Ishockey II NOR.2 3 0 2 2 6 — — — — — 2006–07 Vålerenga Ishockey NOR 34 10 15 25 14 15 1 1 2 4 2007–08 Vålerenga Ishockey II NOR.2 12 6 15 21 18 — — — — — 2007–08 Vålerenga Ishockey NOR 38 6 5 11 8 10 0 2 2 0 2008–09 Frisk Asker NOR 45 10 26 36 14 5 4 0 4 25 2009–10 Frisk Asker NOR 48 17 30 47 10 — — — — — 2010–11 Leksands IF J20 1 0 0 0 0 — — — — — 2010–11 Leksands IF Allsv 41 11 17 28 14 6 0 1 1 0 2011–12 Leksands IF Allsv 51 9 16 25 30 10 2 4 6 4 2012–13 BIK Karlskoga Allsv 51 16 26 42 16 6 1 2 3 4 2013–14 Düsseldorfer EG DEL 39 9 17 26 26 — — — — — 2014–15 Düsseldorfer EG DEL 51 13 39 52 18 12 2 6 8 2 2015–16 Düsseldorfer EG DEL 52 19 23 42 16 5 1 2 3 4 2016–17 Linköping HC SHL 39 9 13 22 4 6 1 0 1 0 2017–18 Linköping HC SHL 48 8 20 28 8 7 2 5 7 2 2018–19 Düsseldorfer EG DEL 50 13 18 31 18 7 0 1 1 2 2019–20 Düsseldorfer EG DEL 51 11 23 34 12 — — — — — 2020–21 Düsseldorfer EG DEL 38 4 18 22 14 — — — — — 2021–22 Schwenninger Wild Wings DEL 50 9 23 32 6 — — — — — 2022–23 Schwenninger Wild Wings DEL 56 4 17 21 18 — — — — — 2023–24 Schwenninger Wild Wings DEL 48 2 7 9 4 6 0 0 0 0 NOR totals 165 43 76 119 46 33 6 10 16 29 DEL totals 435 84 185 269 132 30 3 9 12 8
International Year Team Event GP G A Pts PIM 2006 Norway WJC18 D1 6 1 0 1 4 2007 Norway WJC D1 5 1 3 4 4 2007 Norway WJC18 D1 5 2 3 5 16 2008 Norway WJC D1 5 2 5 7 2 2009 Norway WJC D1 5 2 3 5 0 2010 Norway WC 6 0 0 0 0 2011 Norway WC 7 3 1 4 0 2012 Norway WC 8 0 2 2 0 2013 Norway WC 7 1 3 4 4 2014 Norway OG 4 0 0 0 2 2014 Norway WC 7 1 4 5 0 2015 Norway WC 7 1 1 2 0 2016 Norway WC 7 3 2 5 4 2016 Norway OGQ 3 0 2 2 2 2017 Norway WC 7 2 3 5 0 2018 Norway OG 5 0 2 2 2 2018 Norway WC 7 2 1 3 2 2021 Norway WC 6 2 3 5 2 2021 Norway OGQ 3 2 3 5 0 2022 Norway WC 6 0 5 5 4 2023 Norway WC 7 0 1 1 0 2024 Norway OGQ 3 2 2 4 0 Junior totals 26 8 14 22 26 Senior totals 100 19 35 54 22
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