Here's to good health, Jason Garrison.

The University of Minnesota Duluth junior defenseman is enjoying a breakout year in 2007-08 after spending nearly half of last season (some 18 games in all) drydocked with injuries. Known for his signature booming shot from the right point, Garrison currently tops the 2007-08 Bulldogs in scoring with 14 points on five goals and nine assists -- all career highs -- while skating in each of UMD's 22 outings to date. Those five goals tie him with fellow junior Josh Meyers and North Dakota's Chey Genoway for the league lead among defensemen.



HIS FAVORITES

Opponent: Minnesota

Opponent Arena: Kohl Center (Wisconsin)

Road Trip: Denver, Colo.

Professional Athlete: Mario Lemieux

Professional Team: Vancouver Canucks

College Course: Physics

Pastime: Vacuuming

Prized Possession: My guitar

Book (Author): Ugly Americans (Ben Mezrich)

Television Show: Dance 360

Movie: Slap Shot

Singer/Group: Simon and Garfunkel

Food: Those Classic Experiments

Restaurant: The Tapestry

Vacation Spot: Penticton, British Columbia

Web Site: www.youtube.com

PERSONALLY SPEAKING

Why I Chose UMD: My best friend played here

First Played Competitive Hockey: At age 3

Hockey Strength/Weakness: My shot/Not always using my size to my advantage

Game Day Ritual: I eat, send (teammate) MacGregor Sharp a pix message, and take a nap

Most Memorable Hockey Moment: Playing in the 2004 Royal Bank Cup (Canadian National Junior A Championship)

Best Player I’ve Ever Played Against: My cousin (and former UMass-Lowell defenseman) Elias Godoy

Pet Peeve: Bad drivers

My First Job: At Boston Pizza when I was 16 years old

Person I'd Most Like to Meet: 50 Cent

Biggest Fear: Spiders

What Most People Don't Know About Me: I'm a neat freak

Advice to an Aspiring Young Athlete: Have fun

If I Could Change One Thing About Myself: I wish my mustache connected so I could rock better handlebars

Influences on My Athletic Career: My family

Something I Never Leave Home Without: My wallet, keys and cell phone

Post-UMD Plans: Play professional hockey somewhere