Sven-Ove Jörgen Pettersson (born 11 July 1956 in Gothenburg, Sweden) is a retired Swedish ice hockey player.

With Västra Frölunda IF, he won a silver medal in the 1979–80 Elitserien season.

[1][2] After playing several seasons in Sweden with Västra Frölunda IF, he signed as a free agent in 1980 with the St. Louis Blues.

Known as "The Handsome Swede" by Blues supporters, Petterson made an impact as an excellent first-line forward alongside Bernie Federko and Brian Sutter, setting the team record for points as a rookie with 73.

During the 1985–86 NHL season he was traded to the Washington Capitals in exchange for Doug Jarvis.