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   Merritt Centennials: Franchise History
 
 Former Cents captain Casey Pierro-Zabotel
 
This is an ongoing and always-growning list of Centennials alumni, if you notice any omissions or errors or have any updates, please email us!
 
Retired players are listed with the team which they played highest level of hockey in their career.
 
ABBREVIATIONS OF LEAGUES:
 
NHL - National Hockey League
AHL - American Hockey League
IHL - International Hockey League
ECHL - East Coast Hockey League
CHL - Central Hockey League
SPHL - Southern Professional Hockey League
PHL - Pacific Hockey League
WCHL - West Coast Hockey League
AAHL - All-American Hockey League
UHL - United Hockey League
WPHL - Western Professional Hockey League
EHL - Eastern Hockey League
ACHL - Atlantic Coast Hockey League
EIHL - Elite Ice Hockey League
BHL - British Hockey League
ESBG - 2nd Eishockey Bundesliga (Germany)
GerObl - German Oberliga
NCAA - National Collegiate Athletic Association
CIS - Canadian Interuniversity Sport
CWUAA - Canada West Universities Athletic Association
BCIHL - British Columbia Intercollegiate Hockey League
ACAC - Alberta Colleges Athletics Conference
 
Former Centennials Currently Playing North American Minor Pro Hockey:
  1. F Bryan Leitch - AHL - Milwaukee Admirals
  2. D Scott Ford - AHL - Milwaukee Admirals
  3. F Blair Riley - AHL - Springfield Falcons
  4. F Casey Pierro-Zabotel - AHL - Wilkes-Barre Scranton Penguins
  5. G Brad Thiessen - AHL - Wilkes-Barre Scranton Penguins
  6. F Brandon Wong - AHL - Grand Rapids Griffins
  7. F Brandon Campos - ECHL - Idaho Steelheads
  8. D Alan Mazur - ECHL - Alaska Aces
  9. F Milan Gajic - ECHL - Victoria Salmon Kings
  10. D Stephen Margeson - ECHL - Mississippi Riverkings
  11. F Mike Hamilton - ECHL - Victoria Salmon Kings
  12. D Dave Simoes - ECHL - Allen Americans
  13. D Travis Rycroft - ECHL - Utah Grizzlies
  14. F Tyler Willis - ECHL - Kalamazoo Wings
  15. D Mike Salekin - CHL - Allen Americans
  16. D Steve Weidlich - SPHL - Mississippi Surge
  17. F Tyler Barr - SPHL - Pensacola Ice Flyers

Former Centennials Currently Playing European Pro Hockey:

  1. F Mike Ouelette - German Elite League - Kassel Huskies
  2. F Jeremy Wagner - Germany 2 - Hannover Indians
  3. F Bryan Phillips - Germany 2 - Hannover Indians
  4. D Benoit Quessandier - France - Epinal

Former Centennials Currently Playing US College (NCAA) Hockey:

  1. F Steve Cameron - NCAA - Mercyhurst College
  2. D Jared Tuton - NCAA - University of Alaska-Anchorage
  3. F Andrew Pickering - NCAA - University of Alaska-Anchorage
  4. D Cody Butcher - NCAA - University of Alaska-Fairbanks
  5. F Chad Gehon - NCAA - University of Alaska-Fairbanks
  6. F Jesse Fratkin - NCAA - Brown University
  7. F Jordan Zalba - NCAA - Neumann University
  8. F Wade MacLeod - NCAA - Northeastern University
  9. G Brad McInnis - NCAA - University of Connecticut
  10. D Casey Fratkin - NCAA - Elmira College
  11. F Dylan Herold - NCAA - Elmira College
  12. F Ben Payne - NCAA  - Concordia College
  13. F Brian Kang - NCAA - Concordia College
  14. F H.T. Lenz - NCAA - University of Vermont
  15. D Curtis Gedig - NCAA - Ohio State University
  16. F Patrick Rogan - NCAA - Arizona State University
  17. D Lee Stone - NCAA - Arizona State University
  18. D Jarret Costello - NCAA - Arizona State University
  19. F Alex Goodship - NCAA - Dartmouth College
  20. D Ryne Bodger - NCAA - College of St. Scholastica
  21. F Alex Valenti - NCAA - College of St. Scholastica

Former Centennials Currently Playing Canadian University (CIS) Hockey:

  1. D Cam Brodie - CIS - University of British Columbia
  2. F Nick Sciangula - CIS - Concordia University
  3. F Paul Forster - CIS - University of Ottawa
  4. F Jordan Soquila - CIS - Queens University
  5. D Brett Short - CIS - York University

Former Centennials Currently Playing British Columbia University Hockey:

  1. F Tyler Halliday - BCIHL - Thompson Rivers University
  2. F Jose Reyes - BCIHL - Thompson Rivers University
  3. F David Gore - BCIHL - Thompson Rivers University
  4. F Jassi Sangha - BCIHL - Thompson Rivers University
  5. F Lucas Daoust - BCIHL - Thompson Rivers University

Former Centennials Currently Playing Alberta College Hockey:

  1. D Codie Kightley - ACAC - Portage Voyageurs
  2. F Jacob Verheyden - ACAC - Mount Royal Cougars
  3. F Spencer Brooks - ACAC - Portage Voyageurs
  4. F Jordon Harrison - ACAC - Mount Royal Cougars
  5. D Brad Bourke - ACAC - Augustana Vikings

Former Centennials Who Played in the National Hockey League:

  1. F Fred Berry - NHL - Detroit Red Wings
  2. F Jeff Bandura - NHL - New York Rangers
  3. F Paul Mulvey - NHL - Washington Capitals/Pittsburgh Penguins/Los Angeles Kings
  4. F Don Nachbaur - NHL - Hartford Whalers/Edmonton Oilers/Philadelphia Flyers
  5. F Alan Kerr - NHL - New York Islanders/Detroit Red Wings/Winnipeg Jets
  6. F Paul Kruse - NHL - Calgary Flames/New York Islanders/Buffalo Sabres/San Jose Sharks
  7. F Bill Muckalt - NHL - Vancouver Canucks/New York Islanders/Ottawa Senators/Minnesota Wild
  8. F Mike Brown - NHL - Vancouver Canucks/Anaheim Ducks/Chicago Blackhawks
  9. F Ed Beers - NHL - Calgary Flames/St. Louis Blues
  10. F Ron Flockhart - NHL - Philadelphia Flyers/Pittsburgh Penguins/Montreal Candiens/St. Louis Blues/Boston Bruins

Former Centennials Who Played North American Minor Pro Hockey:

  1. F Cal McGowan - AHL - Worcester IceCats/Binghamton Rangers
  2. D Jason Mansoff - AHL - Portland Pirates/Syracuse Crunch/Rochester Americans
  3. F Judd Medak - AHL - Chicago Wolves/Manchester Monarchs/Hershey Bears/Syracuse Crunch
  4. D Glenn Fester - AHL - Binghamton Whalers
  5. D Kevin Willison - IHL - Port Huron Flags/Milwaukee Admirals/Muskegon Lumberjacks
  6. G Rob Polman-Tuin - IHL - Milwaukee Admirals
  7. F Pat Rabbitt - IHL - Milwaukee Admirals/Muskegon Lumberjacks
  8. D Troy Mick - IHL - Albany Choppers
  9. F Mike Josephson - IHL - Long Beach Ice Dogs
  10. D Bud Langstrom - IHL - Toledo Goaldiggers/Flint Generals
  11. F Blake Stephen - IHL - MuskegonMohawks/Toledo Goaldiggers/Salt Lake Golden Eagles
  12. D Ian Tennant - IHL - Fort Wayne Komets
  13. F George Trainor - IHL - Fort Wayne Komets
  14. D Derry Menard - IHL - Kansas City Blades
  15. D Chris Claffey - ECHL - Idaho Steelheads
  16. D Maco Balkovec - ECHL - Jacksonville Lizard Kings/Raleigh Icecaps
  17. F Brent Thurston - ECHL - Johnstown Chiefs
  18. F Joe Rybar - ECHL - Peoria Rivermen/Trenton Titans
  19. G Lance Mayes - ECHL - Alaska Aces/Louisiana IceGators/Victoria Salmon Kings
  20. F Pat Meehan - ECHL - Columbus Chill/Dayton Bombers
  21. Mark Bogoslowski - ECHL - Johnstown Chiefs
  22. F Bill Birks - ECHL - Johnstown Chiefs
  23. F Mike Olaski - ECHL - Mobile Mysticks/Arkansas RiverBlades
  24. D Jay Pylypuik - ECHL - Toledo Storm/Wheeling Nailers/Jacksonville Lizard Kings
  25. F Peter Arvanitis - CHL - Nashville Nighthawks/Oklahoma City Blazers
  26. D Ryan Beamin - CHL - Fort Worth Fire
  27. F Derek Prue - CHL - Tulsa Oilers
  28. D Tyler Fuller - CHL - Rio Grande Valley Killer Bees/New Mexico Scorpions
  29. D Derrek Harper - CHL - Memphis Riverkings/Tulsa Oilers/Witchita Thunder
  30. D Troy Johnston - CHL - Oklahoma City Blazers
  31. F Rob Szatmary - CHL - Memphis Riverkings/Tulsa Oilers
  32. D Dory Tisdale - CHL - El Paso Buzzards
  33. D Cory Graboski - SPHL - Jacksonville Barracudas
  34. F Greg Agar - PHL - Long Beach Sharks/Tuscon Rustlers
  35. F Warren Carter - WCHL - Alaska Gold Kings
  36. D Grant Deleau - WPHL - Austin Ice Bats
  37. F John Murgatroyd - WPHL - Central Texas Stampede/Waco Wizards
  38. F Ryan Minnabarriet - UHL - Port Huron Beacons
  39. F Shane Glover - UHL - Muskegon Fury
  40. Pat Antongiovanni - AAHL - Johnstown Chiefs
  41. F Ryan Olson - ACHL - Cape Fear Fire Antz
  42. F Robert Pfoh - ACHL - Erie Golden Blades
  43. F Laurie Nordstrom - EHL - Hampton Aces/Johnstown Red Wings

Former Centennials Who Played European Pro Hockey:

  1. F Neil Stevenson-Moore - EIHL - Edinburgh Capitals
  2. D John Maskiewich - BHL - Fife Flyers
  3. F Ken Stroud - ESBG - Essen EHC
  4. F Brian Zakall - GerObL - Herford EC
  5. D Dan Blasko - Czech Republic League - Hradec Kralove
  6. D Rick Mettler - Swiss - Ambri-Piotta

Former Centennials Who Played US College (NCAA) Hockey:

  1. F Jordan Emmerson - NCAA - University of Alaska-Fairbanks
  2. G Brandon Cross - NCAA - University of Alaska-Fairbanks
  3. D Dale Birkley - NCAA - Bemidji State University
  4. G Jason Tapp - NCAA - Boston University
  5. F Tyler Garrow - NCAA - Brown University
  6. F Brodie Rutherglen - NCAA - Clarkson University
  7. G Ernie Glanville - NCAA - University of Denver
  8. F Glenn Johnson - NCAA - University of Denver
  9. Perry Stensland - NCAA - University of Denver
  10. D Rylan Burns - NCAA - University of Massachusetts-Amherst
  11. F Jason Haakstad - NCAA - University of Minnesota-Duluth
  12. F Paul Chadwick - NCAA - University of North Dakota
  13. F John Coyle - NCAA - Northern Michigan University
  14. F Ed Lisogar - NCAA - Ohio State University
  15. D John Graham - NCAA - Ohio State University
  16. F David Green - NCAA - Providence College
  17. G Jamie Holden - NCAA - Quinnipiac University
  18. D Steve Munn - NCAA - RPI
  19. F Kris Heeres - NCAA - State University of New York at Geneseo
  20. D Steve Sankey - NCAA - State University of New York at Geneseo
  21. F Ben Pierce - NCAA - Wentworth College
  22. F Brad Carpenter - NCAA - Wentworth College
  23. F Sean Weaver - NCAA - Western Michigan University
  24. D Zeke Hume - NCAA - Manhattanville College
  25. F Chris Kaban - NCAA - Brown University
  26. G Dave Kilduff - NCAA - University of Massachusetts-Amherst
  27. Rich Lazar - NCAA - University of Illinois-Chicago
  28. F Ryan Robin - NCAA - American International College
  29. F Pat Ryan - NCAA - Western Michigan University

Former Centennials Who Played Canadian University (CIS) Hockey:

  1. F Dion Lahoda - CIS - Royal Military College
  2. F Luke Pierce - CIS - Royal Military College
  3. Duaine Fetzner - CIS - Royal Military College

Former Centennials Who Played Canadian West Universities Hockey:

  1. Rick Bartlett - CWUAA - University of Alberta
  2. D Jordan Canuel - CWUAA - University of British Columbia
  3. Greg Cockrell - CWUAA - University of British Columbia
  4. G Al Hryniuk - CWUAA - University of Calgary
  5. F Lewis Kinvig - CWUAA - University of Brandon
  6. F Darcy Miller - CWUAA - University of Lethbridge
  7. F Tom Mix - CWUAA - University of British Columbia
  8. David Rozek - CWUAA - University of British Columbia
  9. D Travis Stevens - CWUAA - University of Regina
  10. F Kevin Stuart - CWUAA - University of Calgary

Former Centennials Who Played Alberta College Hockey:

  1. F Mike Ewanchuk - ACAC - SAIT
  2. D Nick Stermer - ACAC - NAIT
  3. D Tom Cossey - ACAC - Grant MacEwan College
  4. G Kyle Fraser - ACAC - Grant MacEwan College
  5. F Rob Gunson - ACAC - Concordia University of Alberta
  6. F Brandon Hill - ACAC - NAIT
  7. F Kevin Lessard - ACAC - SAIT
  8. G Richard Jones - ACAC - Red Deer College
  9. D Bryan Milkowski - ACAC - Red Deer College
  10. F Chet Musgrove - ACAC - Red Deer College
  11. Jason Hitchings - ACAC - Red Deer College
  12. F Jeremy Tisdale - ACAC - Augustana University
1977 - 78 Interior Division Regular Season Champions
1977 - 78 BCJHL Regular Season Champions
1977 - 78 Mowat Cup Champions
1977 - 78 Doyle Cup Champions
 
BC Junior Hockey League (BCJHL)

1973 - 85:        Merritt Centennials
1985 - 87:        Merritt Warriors
1987 - 96:        Merritt Centennials
 
2000 - 01 Interior Conference Playoff Champions
 
BC Hockey League (BCHL)

1996 - 08:        Merritt Centennials
 
Franchise Records
 
Regular Season:
  • Most goals in a season: Brent Demerais, 66 (1983–84)
  • Most assists in a season: Ken Stroud, 83 (1977–78) 
  • Most points in a season: Ken Stroud, 140 (54g, 86a) (1977-78)
  • Most penalty minutes in a season: Robert Pfoh, 376 (1982–83)
  • Most points in a season by a defenseman: Maco Balkovec 78 (14g, 64a) (1990-91)
Team:
  • Most points in a season: 101 (1977-78)
  • Most wins in a season: 50 (1977-78) 
  • Most goals-for in a season: 489 (1977-78)
  • Least goals-for in a season: 166 (1982-83) 
  • Least goals-against: 176 (1978-79) 
  • Most goals-against: 543 (1983-84)
BCHL Records
  • Most shutouts, one season: Brad Thiessen, 7 (2005-06)
  • Most assists in a single game: Ken Stroud, 9 (1977) tied with Vernon's Ernie Gare (1971) and Vernon's Duane Dennis (1989)
  • Most total points in a single game: Ken Stroud, 12 (1977) tied with Penticton's Joe Murphy (1985)
  • Fastest two goals in a game: Carl Poeschek, 6 seconds (1979) tied with Kelowna's Bill Haynes (1975) and Langley's Russ Wilderman (1975)
Merritt NHL Draft Record from 1975 - present
Player
Draft Year
NHL Team (Draft Position)
Greg Agar
1975 California Seals (162)
Maco Balkovec 1991 Chicago Blackhawks (110)
Mike Hamilton 2003 Atlanta Thrashers (175)
Casey Pierro-Zabotel 2007 Pittsburgh Penguins (90)


 



 

Exhibition Game
September 3rd, 2010 at 7:30 PM
 

Nicola Valley Arena
FULL SCHEDULE
Exhibition Game
September 1st, 2010 at 7:00 PM
 

5-1 Loss
BOX SCORE
TEAM GP RECORD PTS
Merritt 0 0-0-0-0 0
Penticton 0 0-0-0-0 0
Prince George 0 0-0-0-0 0
Quesnel 0 0-0-0-0 0
Salmon Arm 0 0-0-0-0 0
Trail 0 0-0-0-0 0
Vernon 0 0-0-0-0 0
Westside 0 0-0-0-0 0