Jere Innala

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Jere Innala
2022-09-08 Eisbaren Berlin gegen Frolunda HC (Champions Hockey League 2022-23) by Sandro Halank-101.jpg
Born (1998-03-17) 17 March 1998 (age 26)
Hämeenlinna, Finland
Height 5 ft 9 in (175 cm)
Weight 183 lb (83 kg; 13 st 1 lb)
Position Left wing
Shoots Left
NHL team (P)
Cur. team
Former teams		 Colorado Avalanche
Colorado Eagles  (AHL)
HPK
HIFK
Frölunda HC
National teamFlag of Finland.svg  Finland
NHL draft Undrafted
Playing career 2017–present

Jere Innala (born 17 March 1998) is a Finnish professional ice hockey player for the Colorado Eagles in the American Hockey League (AHL) while under contract to the Colorado Avalanche in the National Hockey League (NHL) and the Finnish national team. [1]

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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 post-season 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]

International play

Medal record
Representing Flag of Finland.svg  Finland
Ice hockey
World Championships
Gold medal icon (G initial).svg 2022 Finland
Silver medal icon (S initial).svg 2021 Latvia

Innala represented Finland at the 2021, 2022 and 2024 IIHF World Championship. [5] [6]

Career statistics

Regular season and playoffs

Regular season Playoffs
Season TeamLeagueGP G A Pts PIM GPGAPtsPIM
2015–16 HPK Jr. A 401817352070114
2016–17HPKJr. A321714312493254
2016–17 HPK Liiga 29325410000
2016–17 LeKi Mestis 10000—————
2017–18 HPKLiiga4847116—————
2017–18 LeKiMestis20000—————
2017–18HPKJr. A—————50330
2018–19 HPKLiiga60242145161829114
2019–20 HPKLiiga5717183514—————
2020–21 HPKLiiga4220173742—————
2021–22 HIFK Liiga541830483063582
2022–23 Frölunda HC SHL 5210162614102350
2023–24 Frölunda HCSHL421612281414114158
Liiga totals290869518111225514196
SHL totals942628542824137208

International

YearTeamEventResultGPGAPtsPIM
2018 Finland WJC 6th50000
2021 Finland WC Silver medal icon.svg102352
2022 FinlandWCGold medal icon.svg40112
2024 FinlandWC8th82350
Junior totals50000
Senior totals2247114

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References

  1. ↑ "Leijonien MM-joukkue valittu – MM-kisat alkavat ensi perjantaina" (in Finnish). leijonat.fi. 15 May 2021.
  2. ↑ "Innala from Finland signs with Frolunda" (in Swedish). Frölunda HC. 7 May 2022. Retrieved 7 May 2022.
  3. ↑ "Yay, Jere stops!" (in Swedish). Frölunda HC. 9 November 2023. Retrieved 9 November 2023.
  4. ↑ "Avalanche sign Innala". Colorado Avalanche. 13 June 2024. Retrieved 13 June 2024.
  5. ↑ "Team Roster Finland" (PDF). iihf.com. 15 August 2021.
  6. ↑ "Player Statistics Finland" (PDF). iihf.com. 15 August 2021.
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