After spending over two months on the free agent market, former Edmonton Oilers goaltender Connor Ingram has announced his retirement from professional hockey. Ingram announced his retirement decision through a post on his Instagram account. "Don't be sad it's over, be happy it happened," Ingram wrote.
"Thanks hockey, I owe you." Sportsnet's Elliotte Friedman also reported that Ingram is planning to go back to school for psychology to help others. Ingram was selected by the Tampa Bay Lightning in the third round of the 2016 NHL Entry Draft, 88th overall. However, he never played a game for the Tampa Bay Lightning.
Instead, he had stops in the NHL with the Nashville Predators, Arizona Coyotes, Utah Hockey Club, and Oilers. In 32 games last season with the Oilers, Ingram posted a 16-10-3 record, a 2.60 goals-against average, an .899 save percentage, and two shutouts. He also played in five playoff games for Edmonton this past spring, posting a 2-3 record, an .876 save percentage, and a 3.86 goals-against average.
In 134 career NHL games over five seasons, Ingram has posted a 55-54-18 record, a 3.01 goals-against average, a .901 save percentage, and nine shutouts. He also won the Bill Masterton Trophy in 2024, which is given to the player who best exemplifies the qualities of perseverance, sportsmanship, and dedication to hockey.
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