Defense | Rögle BK | Team Sweden U16 | Born 2008
From California to Sweden –
A rising star built on skill, speed, and smart hockey.
Chloe Berndtsson (born January 31, 2008) is a dual-nationality Swedish-American ice hockey player recognized as one of Sweden’s top young defensive prospects. Currently playing for Rögle BK’s women’s team in the NDHL, Chloe brings a powerful combination of physical presence, two-way intelligence, and international-level experience.Born in Mission Viejo, California, Chloe moved to Sweden at a young age, where she began skating with IFK Österåker. Her development quickly accelerated, and she progressed through youth programs at Mora IK, Luleå HF, and Leksands IF, debuting in Sweden’s top women’s league, the SDHL, at just 15 years old, she made her debut in the SDHL, Sweden’s highest-level women’s league, a rare feat that reflects her maturity and skill as a young athlete.
“From the beginning, I’ve always wanted to challenge myself. Playing in the SDHL showed me what’s possible if you push.”
– Chloe Berndtsson
Olympic gold, TV-pucken glory, and stats that speak for themselves.
“It’s something I’ll remember forever,”
– Chloe Berndtsson
In January 2024, Chloe was selected to represent Sweden’s U16 National Team in the Winter Youth Olympics in Gangwon, South Korea. As part of the national U16 team, she helped secure the gold medal, contributing 2 assists and strong defensive play in the tournament.
She said after winning on her 16th birthday. Chloe has also competed in TV-Pucken, Sweden’s elite youth tournament, for three consecutive years, earning bronze, silver, and finally gold. Her most dominant run saw her scoring 26 points in just 7 games — rare production for a defenseman — reflecting her high hockey IQ and offensive instincts.
Between 2021 and 2023, Chloe competed in TV-pucken — Sweden’s premier national youth tournament — for three consecutive years, achieving:
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🥉 Bronze Medal
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🥈 Silver Medal
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🥇 Gold Medal
In her final run, she put up an astonishing 26 points in 7 games, a rare output for a defenseman, showcasing her offensive instincts and elite hockey sense.
“Winning TV-pucken gold after three years of chasing it —bronze, silver, and finally gold — is something I’ll carry with me forever. It taught me what persistence and team spirit really mean.”
– Chloe Berndtsson
“Om jag får läge, sticker jag.” (“If I see an opportunity, I go for it.”)
– Chloe Berndtsson in HockeySverige Interview
Eyes on the next level – with leadership, grit, and ambition leading the way.
In May 2025, Chloe signed a two-year contract with Rögle BK Women, marking a major step forward in her development. Now competing in the NDHL, her goal is to return to the SDHL, represent Sweden at the U18 and senior levels, and eventually explore collegiate or professional opportunities internationally.
“It feels really good to join Rögle — I feel like they believe in me as a player.”
– Chloe Berndtsson in Rögle BK Announcement
Off the ice, Chloe is known not only for her technical skill and game awareness but also for her strong team-first mentality, positive leadership, and dedication to improvement.
Outside of hockey, she maintains strong academics and enjoys mentoring younger players — often seen leading warmups or helping teammates stay motivated before big games.
“I try to lead by example. I love the game, and I want to bring others with me.”
– Chloe Berndtsson