Inge Baardsen hails from the Norwegian city of Tromsø, which is located above the Arctic Circle.
A standout youth player for Tromsø Ishockeyklubb, Baardsen could be considered undersized for the SHL, but uses his natural quickness and agility to dodge opposing defensemen. A right-handed winger, Baardsen has almost exclusively been employed as a right winger during his junior career.
In terms of playing style, Baardsen is a creative winger with an excellent hockey IQ and an innate ability to read the game. This comes from an obsession with ice hockey from an early age and a thirst for improving his own game. Very much outpacing the development expected of him, Baardsen was playing at 2 age groups above his own, while in the Tromsø junior system.

Technically skilled with the puck, a good puck handler in possession and with an eye for a precise pass, and hands to match, Baardsen is equally at home quarterbacking a power play unit, picking out teammates in space. He is quick and likes to have the puck on his stick during breakaway situations, allowing his teammates to concentrate on finding space around the net or on the point, ready for a tape to tape feed from Inge. Baardsen is no slouch when it comes to scoring, when the opportunity presents itself, but his real strength is his playmaking ability, combining his hockey IQ and his technical skills to see how the play is going to develop and make the most of the situation.

A consummate team player, Baardsen is willing to play whatever role is required of him to help the team improve.