Goaltender Connor Ingram announces retirement from NHL at age 29

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Goaltender Connor Ingram announces retirement from NHL at age 29
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Connor Ingram has announced his retirement from the NHL at the age of 29. The goaltender, who was originally drafted by the Tampa Bay Lightning in 2016, recently concluded his final professional season with the Edmonton Oilers. During his stint in Edmonton, Ingram maintained a 16-10-3 record with a 2.60 goals-against average and two shutouts. Over the course of his professional tenure, he accumulated a career record of 55-54-18 and earned the Bill Masterton Memorial Trophy following his 2023-24 campaign. Ingram spent time with the Nashville Predators, Arizona Coyotes, and the Utah franchise before being traded to Edmonton for future considerations. He confirmed his decision to leave the sport via a social media post, ending a career that saw him transition from the AHL Syracuse Crunch to the NHL level.

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  • Connor Ingram finishes his NHL career with a 55-54-18 record and nine shutouts.
  • He played one season for the Edmonton Oilers following a trade from Utah.
  • Ingram won the Bill Masterton Memorial Trophy during his 2023-24 season.
  • He was originally selected 88th overall in the 2016 NHL Draft by the Tampa Bay Lightning.
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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 […] The post Former Oilers Goalie Abruptly Ends NHL Career At 29 Years Old appeared first on HEAVY.

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