Connor Ingram, a former goaltender known for his openness about battling undiagnosed obsessive-compulsive disorder and using alcohol to manage anxiety, has announced his retirement at the age of 29. Ingram, who received the Bill Masterton Memorial Trophy in 2024 for his resilience and commitment to hockey, shared the news on his Instagram account, expressing gratitude towards the sport and acknowledging the end of his playing career.
His last season in professional hockey was with the Edmonton Oilers during the 2025-26 season, following a trade from the Utah Mammoth. Ingram concluded his tenure with the Oilers as an unrestricted free agent after completing his three-year, $5.85 million US contract. He rose through the ranks, starting with the Bakersfield Condors in the American Hockey League before solidifying his position as the primary goaltender for the Oilers. Throughout his time with the team, he posted a 16-10-3 record, a 2.60 goals-against average, and a .899 save percentage in 32 regular-season games, including 30 starts, and participated in five playoff matches.
Originally drafted by the Tampa Bay Lightning in the third round of the 2016 NHL draft, the Saskatchewan-born player accumulated a total of 134 games across stints with the Nashville Predators, Arizona Coyotes/Utah Mammoth, and Oilers. His career statistics include a record of 55-54-18, nine shutouts, a 3.01 goals-against average, and a .901 save percentage.
