Former Oilers Goaltender Connor Ingram Retires From NHL
The 29-year-old goaltender played 134 NHL games and said he plans to return to school for psychology after going unsigned.
- On Friday, 29-year-old goaltender Connor Ingram announced his retirement from the NHL via Instagram, ending a 134-game career across five organizations including the Tampa Bay Lightning, Nashville Predators, Arizona Coyotes, Utah Hockey Club, and Edmonton Oilers.
- Drafted by the Tampa Bay Lightning in 2016, Ingram broke through during the 2022-23 season with the Arizona Coyotes, recording 23 wins and tying for the NHL lead with six shutouts before earning the Bill Masterton Memorial Trophy.
- In his final season with the Edmonton Oilers, Ingram posted a 16-10-3 record over 32 appearances, with his last start occurring during the 2026 Stanley Cup Playoffs when the team was eliminated by the Anaheim Ducks.
- Recognized for his mental health advocacy, Ingram publicly discussed his 2021 diagnosis and plans to pursue psychology studies to help others, writing on Instagram, "Don't be sad it's over, be happy it happened."
- The goaltender became an unrestricted free agent this off-season but went unsigned, prompting Sportsnet's Elliotte Friedman to confirm the retirement decision as Ingram shifts toward educational pursuits.
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Former Oilers Goalie Abruptly Ends NHL Career At 29 Years Old
Facing multiple questions about their goaltending, the Edmonton Oilers took a chance on former Utah Mammoth goaltender Connor Ingram, acquiring him in a trade for future considerations; Utah retained a portion of his salary.And while Ingram would ultimately play well during the regular season with Edmonton, he and his teammates were defeated in the opening […]
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Former Oilers goaltender Connor Ingram retires from NHL
Connor Ingram has called it a career.
Connor Ingram announces retirement from hockey
After more than 300 professional hockey games, Connor Ingram is calling it a career. The Saskatoon native announced his retirement on Instagram Friday. “Don’t be sad it’s over, be happy it happened,” Ingram wrote on Instagram. “Thanks hockey, I owe ya.” View this post on Instagram A post shared by Connor Brent Ingram (@connoringram) Last season, he dressed in 32 games with the Edmonton Oilers, where he posted a 16-10-3 record with an .899 save p…
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