Patric Hörnqvist

Patric Hörnqvist became known as a net-front specialistArticle in SVT SportRead the sourceArticle in HockeyNewsRead the sourceArticle in HockeyNewsRead the sourceClose. Patric HörnqvistArticle in HockeysverigeRead the sourceClose began playing hockey at Gillbo IF, where an outdoor rink beside the school brought neighbourhood children together for informal games. In a February 2024 interview with Hockeysverige, he also recalled the work that kept the ice available: Bosse EklövArticle in HockeysverigeRead the sourceClose maintained the rink, and parents helped clear the snow.

In the same interview, Hörnqvist explained that classmates prompted his move to Väsby and that he later chose Djurgården, the team he supported, when the opportunity aroseDjurgården, short for Djurgårdens IF, is a sports club in Stockholm. Here, the name refers to its ice hockey team, which has developed many Swedish NHL players.Article in HockeysverigeRead the sourceClose. He recalled one Väsby season in which he played for the under-16, under-18, under-20 and senior teamsArticle in HockeysverigeRead the sourceClose. Challe BerglundArticle in HockeysverigeRead the sourceClose was a coach who gave him opportunities at both Väsby and DjurgårdenDjurgårdenDjurgården, short for Djurgårdens IF, is a sports club in Stockholm. Here, the name refers to its ice hockey team, which has developed many Swedish NHL players.Close.

His nickname, Bengan, also has a childhood story behind itArticle in HockeysverigeRead the sourceClose. In the 2024 interview, Hörnqvist said his surname had been Bengtsson before his parents married in 1994, and that his preschool friend Jocke HennerbergArticle in HockeysverigeRead the sourceClose had used that surname to give him the nickname.

In FebruaryArticle in HockeysverigeRead the sourceClose 2024, Hörnqvist also discussed his role on DjurgårdenDjurgårdenDjurgården, short for Djurgårdens IF, is a sports club in Stockholm. Here, the name refers to its ice hockey team, which has developed many Swedish NHL players.Close’s advisory board. He wanted to help players develop, including young players in SollentunaArticle in HockeysverigeRead the sourceClose.