 After his stint with the Flyers, he would play for two seasons in the World Hockey Association with the Indianapolis Racers.After returning to the NHL he signed with the Washington Capitals, where he played for parts of three seasons before retiring at the end of the 1980–81 NHL season.Inness worked as a teacher, and then a guidance Councillor at Barrie North Collegiate Institute up until early 2010, after which he retired.