Quad City's Ty Rimmer Named Central Hockey League Rookie of the Month
January 2, 2014 - Central Hockey League (CHL) News Release
GLENDALE, AZ (January 2, 2014) -The Central Hockey League announced today that Quad City Mallards goaltender Ty Rimmer has been named the recipient of the Central Hockey League Rookie of the Month for December/2013.
Rimmer won three of his five starts in the month, all on the road, allowing just three total goals during his trio of victories. He finished December with a 2.01 goals against average and a .938 save percentage. The Edmonton native also earned his first American Hockey League call-up early in the month being summoned by the Oklahoma City Barons (the top affiliate of the Edmonton Oilers).
The 21-year-old's best showing came in his pro shutout when he stopped 48 shots in a 2-0 win in Rapid City, the league's top team. On the season, Rimmer is 7-5-2 with a 2.76 goals against average.
CHL Rookie of the Month
Ty Rimmer, Quad City Mallards
(December Totals)
Games- 5
Record- 3-2-0
Goals Allowed- 10
GAA- 2.01
Shutouts- 1
Save Percentage- .938
CHL Rookie of the Month
October- Alex Lavoie, Allen Americans
November- Thomas Frazee, Quad City Mallards
December- Ty Rimmer, Quad City Mallards
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