Connor Ingram, a former goaltender known for bravely sharing his struggles with 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, revealed his decision via Instagram, expressing gratitude to the sport for the journey. His most recent stint was with the Edmonton Oilers during the 2025-26 season, following a trade from the Utah Mammoth.
The 2025-26 season marked the end of Ingram’s three-year contract worth $5.85 million US, leaving him as an unrestricted free agent for the upcoming season. Rising from the Bakersfield Condors, the Oilers’ AHL affiliate, Ingram solidified his position as the team’s primary goaltender, contributing a 16-10-3 record with a 2.60 GAA and .899 save percentage in 32 regular-season appearances. Additionally, he participated in five playoff games, showcasing his skills on the ice.
Originally drafted as the 88th overall pick by the Tampa Bay Lightning in the 2016 NHL draft, the Saskatchewan-born athlete enjoyed a career spanning 134 games over five seasons with the Nashville Predators, Arizona Coyotes/Utah Mammoth, and Edmonton Oilers. His career statistics include a record of 55 wins, 54 losses, and 18 ties, with nine shutouts, a 3.01 goals-against average, and a .901 save percentage.