Mathis Olimb facts for kids
Quick facts for kids Mathis Olimb |
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| Born | February 1, 1986 Oslo, Norway |
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| Height | 5 ft 10 in (178 cm) | ||
| Weight | 183 lb (83 kg; 13 st 1 lb) | ||
| Position | Centre | ||
| Shoots | Left | ||
| Norway team Former teams |
Vålerenga Augsburger Panther Rockford IceHogs Frölunda HC Jokerit Kloten Flyers Linköpings HC Skellefteå AIK Grizzlys Wolfsburg |
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| National team |  Norway |
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| Playing career | 2002–present | ||
Mathis Olimb was born on February 1, 1986. He is a professional ice hockey player from Norway. Mathis plays as a forward, which means he helps score goals. He currently plays for Vålerenga in Norway's top league, the Fjordkraftligaen. Mathis also has a younger brother, Ken André Olimb, who is also a hockey player.
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Mathis Olimb's Hockey Journey
Starting in Norway
Mathis Olimb began his professional hockey career in 2002. He started with the team he grew up with, Vålerenga, in the Norwegian GET-league. In the 2006–07 season, he was one of the top players. He helped Vålerenga win their second straight Norwegian national championship.
Playing in Other Countries
In 2007, Mathis moved to Germany. He joined the Augsburger Panther team in the Deutsche Eishockey Liga (DEL). After two seasons there, he signed a deal with Frölunda HC in Sweden in 2009. This team plays in the Swedish Elitserien.
In 2010, Mathis got a chance to play in North America. He signed a one-year deal with the Chicago Blackhawks of the NHL. He played for their minor league team, the Rockford IceHogs, in the American Hockey League.
After his time in North America, Mathis returned to Frölunda HC in Sweden in 2011. He played there until the end of the 2014-15 season. During his last season with Frölunda, he also played in the Champions Hockey League. He scored many points and was named the MVP (Most Valuable Player) of the 2014-15 Champions Hockey League.
Moving to New Teams
In 2015, Mathis joined Jokerit in the KHL. Later that year, he moved to Switzerland to play for the Kloten Flyers. In April 2016, he signed with Linköpings HC in Sweden. This was special because he got to play alongside his brother, Ken André.
After three seasons in Sweden, Mathis returned to Germany in 2019. He signed a two-year contract with the Grizzlys Wolfsburg team. He played for them until 2021.
Back to Vålerenga
In 2021, Mathis Olimb made a big move. He returned to his home team, Vålerenga, in Norway. He continues to play for them in the Fjordkraftligaen.
Playing for Norway
Mathis Olimb has also played a lot for the Norway men's national ice hockey team. He has represented his country in many important tournaments. These include the IIHF World Championship and the Winter Olympics. He was part of the Norwegian team at the 2014 IIHF World Championship. He has been a key player for Norway on the international stage for many years.
