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 (Studies in English Literature), 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 National Hockey League 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.
Ellingsen is now a television expert hockey commentator for Norsk Rikskringkasting and SportN.