NHL/NHLPA Player Assistance Program releases statement on Connor Ingram.

I am very happy to be bringing you some truly excellent news on this fine Wednesday in August.

Today, the National Hockey League and National Hockey League Players Association's Player Assistance Program released an official update on the status of Utah Mammoth goaltender Connor Ingram. According to the official statement, Ingram has once again been cleared to return to play in the NHL.

This will come as a huge relief to anyone that has followed closely along with the struggles that Ingram experienced last season, struggles that were precipitated by the unexpected loss of his mother to breast cancer. Back in March, Ingram took to social media and shared a message with fans in which he was very open about the personal struggles he had been going through since the loss of his mom.

"For those of you that don't know, earlier this season I lost my mother to breast cancer.

After trying to make a return to playing, l have come to realize that I am not myself. At this point in my life I need to put my health first, and the take the proper time I need away to come back at 100%. Though many view the program as a resource for substance abuse, I want to recognize all that they do. I am once again privileged to have access to their network of world class health professionals to hopefully avoid long term negative effects of putting your health second. With the program's assistance l look forward to getting the medical help I need and returning to a happy and healthy life."

Just about everyone has been rooting for Ingram to make a full and speedy recovery, and it is for that reason that I believe today's news will be very well received by all.

Ingram had shined in goal over the past few seasons as a member of the Arizona Coyotes, but his play saw a significant decline during the 2024-25 NHL regular season. Ingram recorded a 3.27 goals against average and a .882 save percentage over just 22 games last season, by far the worst stretch of play across his entire NHL career.

Hopefully his time in the Player Assistance Program has provided him with both the help he needed at the time and the tools he will need to continue moving forward in what is understandably an extremely difficult period in this young man's life.

I wish Ingram nothing but the best in his next steps towards making a full recovery.