AHL Rochester Americans

Summer Player Profile: Jason Garrison

Published on June 5, 2009 under American Hockey League (AHL)
Rochester Americans News Release


Jason Garrison completed his first season of pro hockey as the Rochester Americans' top scoring defenseman. He scored eight goals and assisted on 27 others for 35 points in 75 games, which was good for fourth overall on the team. His 35 points were also 17th among American Hockey League defensemen. The former Minnesota-Duluth standout also made his National Hockey League debut with the Florida Panthers this past season, logging just under 12 minutes in his first NHL game against the St. Louis Blues. Amerks.com caught up with the White Rock, British Columbia, native to see how his first season in Rochester treated him and what he might be up to this summer.

1.) What was the high point of the 2008-09 season?

When Brods (Mike Brodeur) came in and played lights out and we started piling wins together.

2.) Where did you go after the season ended?

I went to Montreal to see some playoff games and then to Minnesota-Duluth to visit my old teammates and friends from college.

3.) When will you begin on-ice training?

Sometime in July because it's hard to find many guys who want to skate before then.

4.) What are you working on to get to the NHL?

Making sure I develop every aspect of my game, including my skating and my shot.

5.) How do you spend your free time?

I like outdoor activities like long boarding, golfing, road cycling and boating.

6.) What is your favorite vacation spot?

The Okanagan.

7.) Did you watch the NHL Playoffs? If so, what team are you pulling for?

I was pulling for Vancouver, which ended a little too quick for me.

8.) Any plans for the summer?

I am going on a big golf trip with friends.

9.) Who is your favorite athlete?

Keaton Ellerby.

10.) What's one thing you can't live without?

Giving a big Rick Flare in the morning.

11.) In the summer, do you prefer to work out or cook out?

Work out, then cook out.

12.) What is your favorite junk food?

Chocolate.

13.) Do you use Twitter?

No.

14.) What is your favorite sports movie?

Caddyshack.

15.) What do you enjoy the most about playing in Rochester?

The Food.

16.) Who on your team is destined to become a reality TV star?

Randall Gelech

17.) Why is hockey the best sport?

It doesn't take 25 minutes to get through the last 30 seconds of the game (just realized this not too long ago).

18.) Are you looking forward to 2009-10?

Yes, I am very excited for next season.

FAVORITES:

Movie: Caddyshack

Book: Digital Fortress

Food: Sushi

TV Show: The Office

Part About Hockey: The old-school Mullets

Hockey Moment: First NHL game

Band: Metallica

Song: "Say It Ain't So"

Vacation Spot: Okanagan

Team: B.C. Lions

Hockey Player Growing Up: Mario Lemieux

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