 Several other National Collegiate Athletics Association (NCAA) schools had recruited Raymond as well, including the University of Denver, Western Michigan University and the University of Alaska-Fairbanks.He chose the Bulldogs because he knew that, with 11 seniors leaving their team the following season, he would have the biggest role with that club.Raymond went on to lead the AJHL in scoring with 41 goals and was named league MVP in 2004–05.