Three BCHL Alumni Selected to Take Part in NHL All Star Festivities

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE January 12, 2012 – Burnaby, BC A trio of BCHL alums have been named to the NHL all-star festivities coming to Ottawa Jan. 28 and 29. Jamie Benn of the Dallas Stars, Colin Greening of the host Ottawa Senators and Ryan Johansen of the Columbus Blue Jackets were each named Jan. 12 […]

Cents’ Reece Willcox Included on NHL Central Scouting Draft Rankings

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE January 11, 2011 – Burnaby, BC NHL Central Scouting released its midterm report this week and seven BCHL players are included among the top-210 North American Skaters. A total of 135 International Skaters were listed as well as the top-36 North American goalies. Here is the list of BCHLers and where they […]

Cents Trade 19 Year Old Forward Dustin Lebrun to AJHL Sherwood Park

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Merritt, BC – January 10, 2011 The Merritt Centennials have traded forward Dustin Lebrun (92) to the Sherwood Park Crusaders of the Alberta Junior Hockey League for future considerations. Lebrun, who's from Coquitlam, BC, was into his second season as a Centennial. In 82 games, he posted 16 goals and 11 assists […]

Cents Acquire 20 Year Old Forward Carter Shinkaruk from Powell River

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Merritt, BC – January 9, 2011 The Merritt Centennials are pleased to announce the acquisition of forward Carter Shinkaruk (91) from the Powell River Kings for future considerations. Shinkaruk, who’s from Langley, BC, has 8 goals and 5 assists for 13 points in 38 games this season with Powell River. He also […]

Cents on a Winning Streak with a 3-1 Victory over Vernon

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Merritt, BC – January 7, 2012   Regan Soquila earned a goal and an assist for the Merritt Centennials in their win against the Vernon Vipers 3-1 in BC Hockey League action on Saturday night at the Wesbild Centre.   Dylan Chanter and Brendan Lamont each scored a goal for the Cents […]

Cents Looking to Start a Streak with a 7-4 Win Against Salmon Arm

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Merritt, BC – January 6, 2012   Evan Stack captained the Merritt Centennials to a win against the Salmon Arm Silverbacks 7-4 in BC Hockey League action on Friday night at the Sunwave Centre.   Both Evan Stack and Brayden Low had a goal and assist each for the Cents (20-10-2-5) while […]

Cents take down the Chiefs 1-0

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Merritt, BC – December 30, 2011   The Merritt Centennials maintain their second place standing by beating the Chilliwack Chiefs 1-0 in BC Hockey League action on Saturday night at the Prospera Centre.   Brent Fletcher got the only point for the Cents (19-10-2-5) when he scored an unassisted goal near the […]

Cents lose to Warriors 6-5 in OT

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Merritt, BC – December 29, 2011   The Merritt Centennials suffered a disappointing overtime lose against the Westside Warriors 6-5 in BC Hockey League action on Friday night at the Nicola Valley Memorial Arena.   Regan Soquila lead the charge with a goal and three assist for the Cents (18-10-2-5) while Chad […]

Cents’ Defenceman Brandon Pfeil Commits to Brown University

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Merritt, BC – December 28, 2011 The Merritt Centennials are please to announce the commitment of defenceman Brandon Pfeil to Brown University starting with the 2012-13 season. Pfeil has played 83 games over the last two seasons with the Cents and has already eclipsed his point total from the 2010-11 season. To […]

Cents start the holiday break on a high note with a 4-2 Win over Westside

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE   Merritt, BC – December 17, 2011   It was the perfect game for a fan bus as the Merritt Centennials doubled the Westside Warriors 4-2 in BC Hockey League action on Saturday night at Royal LePage Place.   Regan Soquila lead the charge with a goal and an assist for the […]