History of Emma Söderberg in Timeline

Emma Söderberg is a Swedish professional ice hockey goaltender currently playing for SDE Hockey in the SDHL. She also represents Sweden on the national team. Söderberg previously played in the PWHL for the Boston Fleet. Her career is focused on professional and international ice hockey.

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Full Timeline Career & Achievements

1988: Father's Hockey Career

In 1988, Emma Söderberg's father started his career as a professional ice hockey forward, playing in the Division 1.

February 1998: Born in Örnsköldsvik

On 18 February 1998, Emma Söderberg was born in Örnsköldsvik, Sweden, to Ove and Karin Söderberg.

February 1998: Emma Söderberg's Birth

On February 1998, Emma Martine Söderberg was born. She is a Swedish professional ice hockey goaltender for SDE Hockey and a member of Sweden's national team, and previously played for the Boston Fleet.

1999: Father's Hockey Career Ended

In 1999, Emma Söderberg's father's career as a professional ice hockey forward, playing in the Division 1, ended.

2013: Played for MODO Hockey U16 Teams

In 2013, Emma Söderberg began playing for MODO Hockey's boys teams in the U16 Elit and under-16 Swedish Championship (SM).

2014: Senior League Debut with MODO Hockey

In 2014, Emma Söderberg made her women's senior league debut with the women's representative team of MODO Hockey in the Riksserien.

2015: Participated in IIHF U18 Women's World Championships

In 2015, Emma Söderberg participated in the IIHF U18 Women's World Championships as a junior player with the Swedish national under-18 team.

2016: Bronze Medal at IIHF U18 Women's World Championships

In 2016, Emma Söderberg backstopped Sweden to a bronze medal at the IIHF U18 Women's World Championships and was recognized as best goalie of the tournament.

2016: Continued playing with MODO Hockey

In 2016, Emma Söderberg played in the Riksserien/SDHL games with MODO, achieving a 33–21 win–loss record with save percentage of .933 (93.3%).

2016: Played for MODO Hockey U16 Teams

In 2016, Emma Söderberg was still playing for MODO Hockey's boys teams in the U16 Elit and under-16 Swedish Championship (SM).

2018: Joined Minnesota Duluth Bulldogs

In 2018, Emma Söderberg joined the Minnesota Duluth Bulldogs women's ice hockey team.

2020: Exceptional Performance as a Junior

During the 2020-21 season, Söderberg's .951 save percentage, 1.34 GAA, and five shutout games were all within the top three of all NCAA women's ice hockey goaltenders. She received the WCHA Goaltending Champion statistical title and the Goaltender of the Year award.

2021: Reached Frozen Four Semifinal

In 2021, Minnesota Duluth reached the Frozen Four semifinal round of the 2021 NCAA National Collegiate Women's Ice Hockey Tournament, where they fell to the Northeastern Huskies 3–2 in overtime. Söderberg made 44 saves during the match.

2021: Second in WCHA

In 2021, Söderberg was second in the WCHA with 13 wins, four shutouts, and a .920 save percentage at the time her season was interrupted.

2022: Season Interrupted by 2022 Winter Olympics

In 2022, Emma Söderberg's season was interrupted due to the 2022 Winter Olympics.

2022: Selected for 2022 Winter Olympics

In 2022, after helping the Sweden women's national ice hockey team during their qualification rounds, Emma Söderberg was selected to goaltend for the team at the 2022 Winter Olympics in Beijing.

October 2023: Signed with Boston Fleet

On 31 October 2023, Emma Söderberg signed a two-year contract with the Boston Fleet of the Professional Women's Hockey League (PWHL).

2023: Represented Sweden at 2023 IIHF Women's World Championship

In 2023, Emma Söderberg represented Sweden at the 2023 IIHF Women's World Championship. She recorded a 2.58 GAA and a .924 save percentage in five games and was named to the All-Star team.

July 6, 2025: Signed with SDE Hockey

On July 6, 2025, Emma Söderberg signed a one-year contract with SDE Hockey of the Swedish Women's Hockey League (SDHL), with a second-year contract option.