New Oilers goalie turns heads in first game, shows off personal new mask

The Oilers acquired Ingram from the Utah Mammoth as the goalie was looking for a fresh start after a tough personal year. Analysts believe the Oilers are aiming to get Ingram into 10 AHL games before making a decision to call him up.

Playing against the San Jose Barracuda in his first start yesterday, Ingram saved 21 of 22 shots to lead the Bakerfield Condors to a 2-1 win. He was stellar, and made timely saves to keep the Condors ahead.

The only goal Ingram did allow came on a 2-on-1 rush chance against. He was beat on a hard wrist shot to the blocker side, but it's hard to be perfect.

The Oilers should have high hopes for Ingram reviving his career in Edmonton. Just two seasons ago, Ingram posted an impressive .907 save percentage in 50 games with the Coyotes and looked like a merging starter.

Still just 28 years old, he could thrive with a fresh start. Oilers fans and the organization will be closely watching his results in the AHL.

In his first AHL start, Ingram also showed off a hand-drawn Oilers goalie mask design. It also featured the initials of some lost loved ones on the back.

It's an interesting mask design and looks to be highly personal if it's hand-drawn with some important names. Judging by the fact it's an Oilers mask and not a Condors one, it also suggests there is a plan to call him up back to Edmonton soon.

Hopefully Ingram keeps up this level of success in Bakersfield, and he'll earn the confidence of management quickly for a call-up.