Ville Heinola
FIN·Age 25
Current Season Stats
Last 10 Games
Over the Golden Knights' last 10 games, Ville Heinola has 1 point (0 goals, 1 assist) in 1 appearance. Heinola has put 1 shot on net over that span.
About
Ville Heinola is a Finnish defenseman born in 2001. He played in Finland's Liiga before moving to North American hockey, and the Winnipeg Jets selected him 20th overall in the 2019 NHL Entry Draft. Heinola made his NHL debut during the 2019-20 season and has continued his professional development through NHL and American Hockey League competition.
Heinola has represented Finland at the World Junior Championship and won a medal with the Finnish junior national team. His development as a defenseman follows a path shared by other blue-liners in the sport, including Shea Theodore, who also moved from junior hockey into a full-time NHL role. Heinola's career includes experience in Finnish professional hockey, North American minor-league hockey, and the NHL.
Transactions
- CALL_UPOct 22, 2026
Called up from HSK
Up from AHL Heinola was called up from AHL Henderson on Thursday.
- CALL_UPOct 15, 2026
Called up from HSK
ESPN: Recalled D Ville Heinola from Henderson (AHL).
- SEND_DOWNOct 14, 2026
Sent down to HSK
ESPN: Assigned D Ville Heinola to Henderson (AHL).
- CALL_UPOct 11, 2026
Called up from HSK
ESPN: Recalled D Ville Heinola from Henderson (AHL).
- WAIVERSep 27, 2026
Placed on waivers
Hits waiver wire Heinola was placed on waivers Sunday, according to Chris Johnston of The Athletic.
- SIGNINGJul 1, 2026
Signed with VGK ($850K)