Oilers' Connor Ingram Discusses Mental Health and Progress
Goalie Connor Ingram recently opened up about his mental health challenges and his return to professional hockey after missing most of the 2024–25 season due to personal reasons.
Mental Health Struggles and Support
Ingram has twice entered the NHL/NHLPA Player Assistance Program. The first time was in 2021 for depression and undiagnosed obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD). He re-entered the program in March 2025 following the death of his mother and his father’s cancer diagnosis.
“When I stepped away, I knew it was probably: keep playing hockey or lose your life. I made a decision, and I accepted what was going to come next.”
Professional Progress and Current Status
On October 1, 2025, Ingram was traded to the Edmonton Oilers and has since been playing for their American Hockey League (AHL) affiliate, the Bakersfield Condors. He was assigned to the AHL to regain form after missing the Oilers' training camp.
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- The Oilers have been linked to major goalie trade talks with the Nashville Predators.
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Connor Ingram’s openness about his struggles highlights the importance of mental health support in professional sports, showing resilience while working his way back to the NHL.