Jere Innala

Jere Innala (born 17 March 1998) is a Finnish professional ice hockey player for Frölunda HC in the Swedish Hockey League (SHL) and the Finnish national team.^[1]

Jere Innala
Born	(1998-03-17) 17 March 1998 (age 27) Hämeenlinna, Finland
Height	5 ft 9 in (175 cm)
Weight	183 lb (83 kg; 13 st 1 lb)
Position	Left wing
Shoots	Left
SHL team Former teams	Frölunda HC HPK HIFK Colorado Avalanche
National team	Finland
NHL draft	Undrafted
Playing career	2017–present

Playing career

On 7 May 2022, Innala left the Finnish Liiga after six seasons between HPK and HIFK to join Swedish club, Frölunda HC of the Swedish Hockey League (SHL), on a two-year contract.^[2]

In the 2022–23 season, Innala made an immediate impact with the Indians, contributing offensively with 10 goals and 26 points through 52 regular-season games. In helping Frölunda return to the playoffs, Innala collected 5 points through 10 postseason games.

Returning for his second year with Frölunda in 2023–24, Innala initially increased his scoring pace, collecting 8 points through the first 8 games before suffering an injury. He was re-signed to an improved two-year contract extension on 9 November 2023, and in returning to the lineup, posted 16 goals and 28 points through 42 regular-season games.^[3] In 14 playoff games, Innala added 15 points to lead the SHL skaters in goals and points before the Indians fell in Game 7 of the SHL semifinals to eventual champions Skellefteå AIK.

On 13 June 2024, Innala activated an NHL out-clause in his contract with Frölunda HC, after securing his first contract in North America by signing a one-year, entry-level contract with the Colorado Avalanche.^[4] After attending his first training camp in North America, Innala was re-assigned by the Avalanche to begin the 2024–25 season with AHL affiliate, the Colorado Eagles. Innala was later recalled and made his NHL debut on December 21, during Colorado's 4–2 win over the Anaheim Ducks.^[5] Throughout the season, Innala in a limited fourth-line role went scoreless through 17 games with the Avalanche.

On 5 June 2025, as a pending restricted free agent with the Avalanche, Innala opted to resume his European career by agreeing to return to his former club, Frölunda HC of the SHL, on a one-year deal.^[6]

International play

Medal record
Representing  Finland
Ice hockey
World Championships
	2022 Finland
	2021 Latvia

Innala represented Finland at the 2021, 2022 and 2024 IIHF World Championship.^[7][8]

Career statistics

Regular season and playoffs

				Regular season						Playoffs
Season	Team	League		GP	G	A	Pts	PIM		GP	G	A	Pts	PIM
2015–16	HPK	Jr. A		40	18	17	35	20		7	0	1	1	4
2016–17	HPK	Jr. A		32	17	14	31	24		9	3	2	5	4
2016–17	HPK	Liiga		29	3	2	5	4		1	0	0	0	0
2016–17	LeKi	Mestis		1	0	0	0	0		—	—	—	—	—
2017–18	HPK	Liiga		48	4	7	11	6		—	—	—	—	—
2017–18	LeKi	Mestis		2	0	0	0	0		—	—	—	—	—
2017–18	HPK	Jr. A		—	—	—	—	—		5	0	3	3	0
2018–19	HPK	Liiga		60	24	21	45	16		18	2	9	11	4
2019–20	HPK	Liiga		57	17	18	35	14		—	—	—	—	—
2020–21	HPK	Liiga		42	20	17	37	42		—	—	—	—	—
2021–22	HIFK	Liiga		54	18	30	48	30		6	3	5	8	2
2022–23	Frölunda HC	SHL		52	10	16	26	14		10	2	3	5	0
2023–24	Frölunda HC	SHL		42	16	12	28	14		14	11	4	15	8
2024–25	Colorado Eagles	AHL		43	17	11	28	14		—	—	—	—	—
2024–25	Colorado Avalanche	NHL		17	0	0	0	2		—	—	—	—	—
Liiga totals				290	86	95	181	112		25	5	14	19	6
SHL totals				94	26	28	54	28		24	13	7	20	8
NHL totals				17	0	0	0	2		—	—	—	—	—

International

Year	Team	Event	Result		GP	G	A	Pts	PIM
2018	Finland	WJC	6th		5	0	0	0	0
2021	Finland	WC			10	2	3	5	2
2022	Finland	WC			4	0	1	1	2
2024	Finland	WC	8th		8	2	3	5	0
Junior totals					5	0	0	0	0
Senior totals					22	4	7	11	4