Garand also played two games for the Rangers' American Hockey League affiliate, the Hartford Wolf Pack.

[7] Garand was considered by some writers to be the best goalie in the entire Canadian Hockey League, and he won the 2021–22 CHL Goaltender of the Year award.

"[13] Prior to the 2023–24 season, USA Today writer Vincent Z. Mercogliano rated Garand as the Rangers 6th best prospect.

[14] Garand started the 2023–24 season at Hartford but was recalled to the Rangers to serve as their backup goalie for a game on November 9 against the Minnesota Wild.

[22] He was recalled to the Rangers on December 8 to serve as their backup goalie for a game against the Seattle Kraken and was returned to Hartford the following day.

[27] Garand was named to Team Canada for the 2021 World Junior Ice Hockey Championships.

[4][28] He served as the backup goaltender to Devon Levi, playing one game during the tournament as Canada won a silver medal.

[28][2] He rejoined the team for the 2022 World Junior Ice Hockey Championships, initially scheduled to be played in December 2021 and January 2022.

[1][32] However, according to Kamloops' goaltender coach Dan De Palma "he moves really well (and) he's an elite tracker of the puck.

"[1] Team Canada goaltender coach Jason LaBarbera similarly said that he's able to make saves with his hands really well, and some guys don't have that ability.

"[1] Fellow Ranger prospect and Team Canada teammate Will Cuylle said of Garand "I’ve never seen someone so like focused and dialed in before.

"[33] Asked before the 2022–23 season what it would take to become a great goaltender for the Rangers, Garand said "I feel like just sticking to my game — I know what works for me, so kind of continue to build that foundation and that stuff at the next level.