 He earned WCHA All-Rookie honours in 2006, WCHA First Team All-Star honours in 2007, and was also named the Bulldogs' most valuable player in 2007.Raymond was drafted by the Vancouver Canucks in the 2005 NHL Entry Draft in the second round, 51st overall.After spending parts of two seasons with their American Hockey League (AHL) affiliate, the Manitoba Moose, he joined the club full-time in 2007–08.