External links
- Official website
- Team profile on eurohockey.com
| Skien IK | |
|---|---|
| City | Skien, Norway |
| League | Second Division |
| Founded | 1965 |
| Home arena | Skien Ishall |
| Franchise history | |
| 1965-present | Skien IK |
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The club was founded in 1965. They played in the Norwegian First Division in the years 2012-14.
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