The Edmonton Oilers have been known leaguewide for having a goaltending problem for the past several years. However, that seems to be shifting in the complete opposite direction.
Since the trade that brought in Tristan Jarry, and the Connor Ingram callup, the crease has looked completely differently for the Oilers. No longer is goaltending an area of concern, in fact it’s now a clear area of strength.
Good things come in threes, they say! Down in the AHL, a third goalie is playing phenomenal hockey, and giving the Oilers even more confidence in their depth at the goaltending position.
A rocky road to the AHL
Connor Ungar has had quite the journey on his way to the AHL. Hailing from Calgary, Ungar played several solid seasons in the WHL for a few different clubs, but ultimately did not get drafted in his draft year. That 2020 draft saw 20 goalies selected.
Ungar then played a season at Brock University in Canadian USports, before turning pro and playing parts of four seasons in the ECHL. He was barely getting into any games, even this season, averaging three ECHL starts per season the past three years.
However, he was moved up to the AHL this year with the Bakersfield Condors due to the Oilers’ goaltending shuffle, and has performed sensationally since the callup.
The best goalie in the AHL?
Ungar debuted on December 20, 2025 and has played four games for the Condors since then. He owns a sparkling 4-0-0 record, 1.71 GAA, and .944 SV%.
Among goalies with at least four starts in the AHL this seasons, Ungar ranks first in SV% and third in GAA.
Could the Oilers have a diamond in the rough and a potential NHL option in Ungar? It’s probably too early to tell, but Ungar is doing everything he can to show he is a top tier goalie.
So far, so good.
This is Ungar’s 2nd professional season.
Have a closer look at his career stats, he played for 3 ECHL teams this year, Bakersfield is his 4th team THIS season.
Combining all his numbers he has played 9 games in the ECHL. Fort Wayne is the Oilers affilliate, but with Jonsson & Day needing games, Ungar was shipped off to Florida & Tampa Bay’s terrible affiliates and played lights out. He has a 0.944/5 save percentage with every team he’s played for this year.
In a small sample, during a uniquely challenging season, he has produced eerily consistent elite numbers. Even more impressive, he’s the only goaltender with 2+ games for any of these 4 teams, to have a save percentage over 0.900.
This has been an exceptionally incredible season, so far.