Garnier played a crucial role in a 2-0 weekend for Cortland in SUNYAC action, scoring two goals, including a game-winning goal, and posting an on-ice rating of (+1). In Friday's 3-1 win over Plattsburgh, the freshman netted Cortland's game winning goal in the first period, sniping a wrist shot just inside the right post. He then added a power-play goal in the second period to secure the victory. In a 4-2 win over Potsdam on Saturday, Garnier was on the ice for Cortland's opening goal of the game.