The Merritt Centennials announced today that 19-year-old forward McKullen Astill has been traded to the Humboldt Broncos of the Saskatchewan Junior Hockey League for future considerations. “We truly appreciate McKullen’s time in Merritt over the last few months,” said Cents GM and Head Coach Joe Martin. “This is a move we feel will benefit him […]
The Merritt Centennials announced today that 19-year-old forward Alex Bourhas has been traded to the Nepean Raiders of the Central Canada Hockey League for future considerations. “With Chase Bell coming off injured reserve, we needed to make room on our roster for a forward,” said Cents GM and Head Coach Joe Martin. “I’m certain that […]
The Merritt Centennials today announced the acquisition of goaltender Austin Roden from the Nanaimo Clippers in exchange for future considerations. The 19-year-old has a 2-4-1 record with the Clippers this season along with a 3.17 goals-against-average and a .905 save percentage. “We’re happy to add another experienced goalie to our roster. We didn’t plan on […]
Merritt Centennials goalie Jacob Berger has been named the BCHL Player of the Week for the week ending Oct. 15, the league announced Monday. Berger turned aside 121 of 129 shots over three games, helping the Cents to points in each game. The Minnetonka, Minn. product made 34 saves and was 3rd Star in an […]
The Merritt Centennials announced the acquisition of forward Brad Cocca from the St. Michael’s Buzzers of the Ontario Junior Hockey League in exchange for future considerations. He is committed to attend Harvard University in September 2018. The 18-year-old spent the 2016-17 season with the Youngstown Phantoms of the US Hockey League, where he scored five […]
The Merritt Centennials are proud to announce a partnership with Nicola Post and Rail to provide the team’s players with the highest rated helmet available for their safety. The partnership sees Nicola Post and Rail generously purchase the Centennials’ helmets for the 2017-18 BC Hockey League season. “Our players’ mental and physical health is very […]
The Merritt Centennials are excited to announce that forward Zach Court has committed to the University of Alaska-Anchorage (NCAA Div. I) for the 2018-19 season. Court, who’s from Winnipeg, spent the last season and a half in Merritt, putting up 47 points (16 goals, 31 assists) in 73 regular season games. He was acquired from […]
The Merritt Centennials announced today that 18-year-old defenseman Joey Berkopec has been acquired from the Burlington Cougars of the Ontario Junior Hockey League for future considerations. “We expect Joey to be a significant piece on our blueline this season,” said Centennials General Manager and Head Coach Joe Martin. “He is a solid, two-way defender who […]
The Merritt Centennials announced today that veteran goaltender Jacob Berger will return to the team for the 2017-18 season. Berger, a 20-year-old from Minnetonka, Minnesota, joined the Cents last season from the Phoenix Jr. Coyotes U18 team. In 39 games in Merritt, Berger went 18-18-2 with a 3.07 goals-against-average, a .915 save percentage and one […]
The Merritt Centennials announced today that 20-year-old forward Alex MacDonald and future considerations have been acquired from the Alberni Valley Bulldogs for 19-year-old goaltender Colten Lancaster. “This trade addresses two things,” said Centennials General Manager and Head Coach Joe Martin. “Alex gives us some depth at right wing and leadership as a 20-year-old, while Colten […]
