Jamie Lee Rattray received a prestigious honor recently when she was selected to Canada’s U-22 National Team. Rattray, along with 21 other players, will represent Canada at the 2012 Meco Cup in Fussen, Germany, set to take place January 3-8, 2012. The Golden Knights’ leading scorer, the sophomore left wing has tallied 17 points, including a team-high 11 assists through 14 games this season. A native of Kanata, Ontario, Rattray has helped Clarkson to an 8-4-4 overall record and a 4-3-1 ECAC Hockey mark. The Knights are off this weekend, but return to action on December 2-3 when they host Rensselaer and Union at Cheel Arena.
KNOW YOUR KNIGHTS
Name: Jamie Lee Rattray
Hometown: Kanata, ON
Clarkson Major: Business
Why Clarkson?
I love the hockey atmosphere along with the small campus and small town.
What made you choose to play hockey and when did you start playing?
My dad was the big reason why I started, he played growing up. the first time I saw him play when I was 4 I turned to my mom and said “I want to play hockey just like my dad.”
What’s the best part of playing?
Being able to compete and share the game with your teammates that you would sacrifice anything for.
What does making Canada’s U-22 National Team mean to you?
It is an amzing opportunity and honour to compete and play with the best in the world at this age group, while representing your country. It also is another step towards my dream of playing in the Olympics
Most Memorable Clarkson Hockey moment?
Cottage weekend bonding with this year’s team
Funniest person on your team?
Danielle Boudreau
Person who had the biggest influence on your life?
My parents
The most famous person you have met is?
Mario Lemieux
Person in history you most like to meet?
Oprah
On what people would be surprised to know about you?
I love to cook for my housemates
What’s the one thing you can’t live without?
My ipod
Its 2020 – where are you and what are you doing?
Still playing hockey, and coaching
Favorite Food: Sushi
Favorite Movie: Shawshank Redemption
Favorite TV Show: Vampire Diaries
Favorite Book: Playing With Fire, Theo Fleury
Favorite Musician: Chris Brown
Favorite Athlete: Michael Jordan
Fantasy Job: Chef for a professional sports team
