CALGARY, Alberta — The Western Hockey League announced today that Ty Rimmer, of the Tri-City Americans has been named the WHL Goaltender of the Month for December.

The 19-year-old goaltender posted a 6-0 record through December with one shutout. Rimmer's 1.50 goals-against average and 0.945 save percentage led all WHL goaltenders in December. He allowed nine goals on 165 shots in 360 minutes played.

Rimmer’s consistent play helped the Americans go undefeated through December (10-0) and post a 29-7-0-0 season record for 58 points, leading the WHL Western Conference and entire League. He also leads all WHL goaltenders with a 2.03 goals-against average and 0.932 save percentage in 22 appearances this year.

Rimmer, an Edmonton, Alberta native, drafted by the Brandon Wheat Kings in 2007, has found a home with the Americans after spending last season with the Prince George Cougars.