Americans’ Owsley Named WHL Goalie of the Month

CALGARY, AB. – The Western Hockey League announced today that Drew Owsley, of the Tri-City Americans, has been named the VAUGHN WHL Goaltender of the Month for December.

The 19-year-old goaltender posted a 6-2 record through December with a 1.750 goals-against average and 0.945 save percentage.  He started all games for the Americans through December which included a pair of wins over U.S. Division rivals the Seattle Thunderbirds and Portland Winterhawks.

Owsley’s consistent play has him ranked 7^th among all WHL goaltenders with 2.68 goals-against average.  He has also helped the Americans to a 22-11-1-1 overall record this season, currently sitting fourth in the WHL Western Conference with 46 points.  His efforts also earned him two 1^st Star selections.

Owsley, from Lethbridge, AB, is in his third season with the Tri-City Americans who listed the goaltender out of the Alberta Midget Hockey League.  He has gone on to appear in 97 career WHL games maintaining a 2.62 goals-against average and 0.913 save percentage.

His accomplishments make Drew Owsley a deserving choice as the VAUGHN WHL Goaltender of the Month for December.
2010-11 VAUGHN WHL Goaltender of the Month
December:  Drew Owsley,  Tri-City Americans
November:  Adam Brown, Kelowna Rockets
September/October:  Mac Carruth, Portland Winterhawks