We Could All Learn A Thing Or Two From Connor Ingram
We could all learn a thing or two from Connor Ingram.
thehockeynews.comHere’s the latest available on Connor Ingram and his mask situation.
- A notable incident in 2024 involved Ingram being struck by a stick that slipped through a slit in his goalie mask, causing him to leave a game and prompting concern about mask design. This event drew attention to goalie mask safety and the potential for gear imperfections to lead to injuries.[1]
- In 2025, reports mention Ingram taking a puck to the mask and exiting a game, with speculation that he did not return due to an upper-body injury, highlighting ongoing safety considerations around protective gear in hockey.[2]
- Overall, coverage since 2024 has focused on injuries related to mask impacts and discussions about protective equipment, rather than a single definitive long-term change to his mask himself.[1][2]
If you’d like, I can search for more recent updates or provide a quick summary of how goalie mask safety standards have evolved in the NHL in the last couple of years, with sources.