Minor league goaltender Ty Rimmer's toughest battle occurred away from the crease.

Rimmer, an Edmonton Oilers prospect playing for the Bakersfield Condors of the ECHL, announced over Twitter that he'd been diagnosed with testicular cancer but expects to make a full recovery after undergoing successful surgery.

(1/4) Two weeks ago I was diagnosed with testicular cancer. The tumor was surgically removed and I am on my way to a full recovery! — Ty Rimmer (@Rimms35) February 12, 2015

(2/4) The more awareness we can raise about this the better! So I would like to encourage all young men to get themselves checked out. — Ty Rimmer (@Rimms35) February 12, 2015

(3/4) This disease can manifest very quickly, and may advance rapidly. So please dont hesitate to talk to your doctor if you notice anything — Ty Rimmer (@Rimms35) February 12, 2015

(4/4) Thankyou to my family, friends, doctors, and the entire @EdmontonOilers organization for being so supportive during this time! — Ty Rimmer (@Rimms35) February 12, 2015

Rimmer was signed by Edmonton's AHL affiliate last season, appearing in three games for the Oklahoma City Barons but spending most of the campaign with the Quad City Mallards of the Central Hockey League. The 22-year-old has yet to appear in an NHL contest.