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Connor Ingram Returns to NHL After Personal Struggles

8/21/2025

Summary

Story summary

Connor Ingram, goaltender for the Utah Mammoth, is cleared to return to the NHL after five months in the Player Assistance Program.
He entered the program following his mother's death from breast cancer in December 2024.
Ingram previously addressed obsessive-compulsive disorder and alcohol issues in 2021.
Last season, he played 22 games, achieving a 9-8-4 record with a 3.27 goals against average.
His return increases competition for the starting goalie position before training camp.

History

Historical Context

The NHL launched the Player Assistance Program in 2014 to aid players facing personal challenges, reflecting a growing awareness of mental health in sports. Connor Ingram's recovery from obsessive-compulsive disorder and alcohol issues, alongside his mother's death from breast cancer in December 2024, underscores the program's significance. This initiative highlights the ongoing need for mental health resources in professional athletics.

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Story summary

Connor Ingram, goaltender for the Utah Mammoth, is cleared to return to the NHL after five months in the Player Assistance Program.
He entered the program following his mother's death from breast cancer in December 2024.
Ingram previously addressed obsessive-compulsive disorder and alcohol issues in 2021.
Last season, he played 22 games, achieving a 9-8-4 record with a 3.27 goals against average.
His return increases competition for the starting goalie position before training camp.

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