 Angell began his professional career in 2002–03, playing several games with the Milwaukee Admirals, the Nashville Predators' minor league affiliate in the AHL.He then spent the rest of the season with the Rockford Icehogs in the IHL, totaling 16 points in 73 games.The next season (2003–04), Angell was signed by IFK Arboga, in the Swedish tier two league.