Connor Ingram announced his retirement from hockey on Friday after five NHL seasons, according to a September 11 report from NHL.com. The 29-year-old goalie, who played for the Edmonton Oilers last season, confirmed the decision via an Instagram post.
Ingram's agent, Blake Evans, confirmed the retirement to NHL.com. During his final season with the Edmonton Oilers, Ingram appeared in 32 games, recording a 2.60 goals-against average and two shutouts. He also played five Stanley Cup Playoff games for the team.
Throughout his career, Ingram played 134 regular-season games for the Edmonton Oilers, Nashville Predators, Arizona Coyotes, and Utah Hockey Club. His career totals include 55 wins, 54 losses, and 18 ties with nine shutouts. He was originally selected as a third-round pick by the Tampa Bay Lightning in the 2016 NHL Draft.
The goalie previously won the Bill Masterton Memorial Trophy in 2023-24 while playing for Arizona. The award is given annually to the NHL player who best exemplifies perseverance, sportsmanship, and dedication to hockey as voted on by members of the Professional Hockey Writers Association. During that season, Ingram set career highs in wins, shutouts, games played, and starts.
Ingram's departure follows a period where he sought help from the NHL/NHLPA Player Assistance program on Jan. 15, 2021, due to obsessive compulsive disorder and depression. Following his retirement, the Oilers roster includes goalies Tristan Jarry and Devon Levi, and the team signed Frederik Andersen to a one-year contract on July 1.
