Jimmie Olvestad was born February 16, 1980 in Stockholm, Sweden. The 3rd round choice, 88th overall selection of the Tampa Bay Lightning in the 1999 NHL Entry Draft, Olvestad has spent most of his career in a defensive role, but has been known to show signs of offensive potential.
A two-time member of Sweden's World Junior team in 1999 and 2000, Olvestad spent three years with Djurgarden of the Swedish Elite League and played for Team Sweden at the 2001 World Championships before joining the Lightning organization in 2001-02.
In his rookie year in the NHL, Olvestad recorded 14 points.
