Sondre Olden

Sondre Olden (born August 29, 1992) is a Norwegian professional ice hockey player who is currently with Vålerenga of the Norwegian Eliteserien. He was selected by the Toronto Maple Leafs in the 3rd round (79th overall) of the 2010 NHL Entry Draft. He has played for the Norwegian national team in several World Championships, as well as at the 2014 Winter Olympics.

Sondre Olden
Born (1992-08-29) August 29, 1992
Oslo, Norway
Height 6 ft 4 in (193 cm)
Weight 185 lb (84 kg; 13 st 3 lb)
Position Right wing
Shoots Left
EBEL team
Former teams		 Vienna Capitals
Modo Hockey
Vålerenga
Brynäs IF
Leksands IF
KHL Medveščak Zagreb
National team  Norway
NHL Draft 79th overall, 2010
Toronto Maple Leafs
Playing career 2010–present

Playing career

In July 2011, Olden signed with the major junior team Erie Otters of the Ontario Hockey League.[1] After the 2011–12 season, Olden was called up to the Toronto Marlies, where he received a try-out with the club. After failing to earn a contract, Olden returned to Norway and signed with Vålerenga of the GET-ligaen. Olden played parts of three seasons with Vålerenga including his last season with the club on loan from Swedish club, Brynäs IF.[2]

Awards and honours
Medal record
Representing  Norway
Ice hockey
World Junior Ice Hockey Championships
2009 DenmarkDivision I Group B
2010 PolandDivision I Group B
2012 GermanyDivision I Group A
IIHF World U18 Championships
2010 DenmarkDivision I Group B
  • Sondre was selected to the 2011 Team Norway World Junior U20 team roster for the Buffalo, NY IIHF tournament.
  • Sondre was named for the best player in the World Junior U20 Championship Division 1A 2012 in Germany.

References
  1. Leaf draft picks team up in Erie - thestar.com
  2. "Olden back to VIF". icing.no. 2015-01-16. Retrieved 2015-01-16.


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