Aku Räty is a Finnish professional ice hockey right winger currently playing for the Edmonton Oilers organization in the National Hockey League (NHL).
Born on July 5, 2001, in Oulunsalo (near Oulu), Finland, he stands at 6’0″ and weighs around 170-190 pounds.
Known as a hard-working, two-way forward who excels in board battles, forechecking, and consistent defensive play, Räty developed through the renowned Oulun Kärpät system.
Drafted 151st overall in the fifth round by the Arizona Coyotes in 2019, he has built a reputation as a reliable complementary player capable of producing offense while maintaining strong work ethic and physicality.
Siblings
Aku has one younger brother, Aatu Räty, a professional hockey player drafted in the second round of the 2021 NHL Entry Draft by the New York Islanders and currently playing for the Vancouver Canucks.
The brothers both progressed through the Kärpät junior system in Oulu and have faced each other in professional leagues, including AHL matchups.
Their father, Tuomo Räty, has a background in hockey as a former player and coach, fostering a strong family connection to the sport.
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Career
Räty made his Liiga debut with Kärpät during the 2019–20 season and gradually increased his role, recording modest but steady production in his early professional years.
He had a notable breakout campaign with Ilves in 2022–23, posting 18 goals and 42 points in 53 games, which helped elevate his profile.
In May 2023, he signed a two-year entry-level contract with the Arizona Coyotes.
He made his NHL debut on April 17, 2024, in the Coyotes’ final game in Arizona, recording an assist in a win over the Edmonton Oilers.
Following the franchise’s transition to Utah, Räty was traded to the Chicago Blackhawks in March 2025.
He spent time in the AHL with the Tucson Roadrunners and Rockford IceHogs, accumulating solid scoring numbers.
In 2025, he returned to Finland, signing with hometown club Kärpät, where he delivered a strong season with 20 goals and 57 points in 51 games during 2025–26.
In May 2026, he signed a one-year, two-way contract with the Edmonton Oilers, returning to North America with their AHL affiliate, the Bakersfield Condors.
Accolades
Räty most memorable early milestone remains making his NHL debut in the historic final game for the Arizona Coyotes franchise.
Internationally, he represented Finland at various junior levels, including the World Junior Championships in 2020 and 2021.
Räty’s career highlights his steady development into a professional two-way winger, with continued potential to establish himself as a reliable depth player in the NHL.
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