Jere Innala

Jere Innala (born 17 March 1998) is a Finnish professional ice hockey player for the Colorado Avalanche in the National Hockey League (NHL) and the Finnish national team.

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.

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 initailly 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. 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.

International play
Innala represented Finland at the 2021, 2022 and 2024 IIHF World Championship.