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Icedogs prepare for tough road trip

October 5, 2005 - North American Hockey League (NAHL)
Bozeman Icedogs News Release


The ICEDOGS have two weeks to prepare for a tough road trip next week where they will have four games against the first place Fairbanks Ice Dogs (4-2-1) and second place Wasilla Spirit (4-3-0). After inconsistency last weekend against Helena (1-3-0), the team has to focus on maintaining intensity for 60 minutes--something that led to a 5-1 victory on Saturday.

Looking forward, the ICEDOGS have a number of open Game Night Sponsorships/Beer Garden rentals available for the upcoming holiday season! If your business is looking for a place to have a Christmas party, look no further than an ICEDOGS game! For more information or available dates, please call Rex at 585- 1415.

The Bozeman Blackhawks play the Kootenai Colts tomorrow night at 7:35 pm at the Valley Ice Garden. Friday morning, they head to Spokane for matches against the Flyers on Friday and Saturday. Last weekend the Blackhawks went 2-0 at home, beating the Butte Rough Riders and Fort Vancouver Pioneers. By signing up for the Dog Pound Weekly, you will automatically receive game reminders for the Blackhawks. To remove yourself from these reminders, click on the "my profile" section at the bottom of this e-mail. You can choose what information you recieve from the ICEDOGS and Blackhawks.

Spotlight on Jamesom Raymond #4

Jameson Raymond is a first-year ICEDOG from Flint, Michigan after playing last season for Detroit Compuware. He has played in all four regular season games and is a strong defenseman with high expectations.

Q: Tell us a little about your playing background. A: My neighbor was French Canadian and introduced me to the game. Our backyards were always flooded and frozen, so we skated in the yard. When I was six years old my parents got me in figure skating classes to work on my power skating. I started playing hockey the following year. I played youth hockey in Flint and had to move to Detroit when I was a freshman for better talent and more competition. I played for Belltire when I was a freshman and then moved to Detroit Compuware for the rest of my high school career.

Q: What is your favorite memory of your playing career so far? A: When I was a Pee Wee we played in a big tournament in Quebec. It was the first time I ever really played in front of a lot of fans. There were about 8,000 fans at one of the games and our team placed 10th out of 200 teams. It was a neat experience for me when I was still young and hope to play in front of that many fans again.

Q: How do you prepare for a game? A: I get up on game day and head to morning skate. After practice, I eat a big brunch and then go home for a nap. I wake up an hour or so before I have to be at the rink and start to mentally prepare for the game. At the rink I follow the team routine of stretching and a meeting. I always put my left skate on first when getting ready.

Q: What are your plans after you're done playing Juniors? A: I want to go on and play in college, and where does not matter. While at school, I plan to study physical education or history and become a teacher after graduation.

Q: What do you like best about Bozeman? A: I enjoy hunting and fishing, so this area is perfect. The scenery, mountains, and fresh air are great. Bozeman is an awesome place.



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