Cents Cancel 2011 Alumni Golf Tournament

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Merritt, BC – August 19, 2011 The Merritt Centennials announced today that they have reluctantly been forced to cancel their upcoming Alumni Golf Tournament scheduled for Saturday, August 27th. Only a handful of alumni were able to attend the event and the Centennials would like to formally apologize to all those who […]

Cents Announce Immediate Need for Arena Staff Volunteers

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Merritt, BC – August 19, 2011 The Merritt Centennials would like to announce an immediate need for arena staff volunteers for the upcoming 2011-12 season. "We require a committed group of individuals to ensure safety and enjoyment for all who attend Cents home games, including players and officials," said Cents Director of […]

Hockey Canada and Langley Events Centre Seeking Helping Hands

Would you like to help run a week-long international hockey tournament? Hockey Canada and the Langley Events Centre are offering you the perfect chance to do just that. The World Junior A Challenge runs Nov. 7 to 13 with athletes beginning to arrive in late October. Individuals are needed as team hosts, ticket sellers, concession […]

Cents Seek Billet Families for 2011-12 Season

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Merritt, BC – August 15, 2011 The Merritt Centennials Billet Family Program plays a major role in our team's success both on and off the ice. It takes special people to open their homes and hearts to our players and we take the utmost care to ensure our players are placed in […]

Cents Announce 2011-12 Training Camp Schedule

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Merritt, BC – Wednesday, August 10, 2011 The Merritt Centennials are pleased to announce their 2011-12 Training Camp schedule. (Subject to change without notice). Sunday, Aug. 28 1 – 2 p.m. – Camp Orientation @ Nicola Valley Memorial Arena 3 – 4:15 p.m. – Team Red Fitness Test 4:30 – 5:45 p.m. […]

Cents Announce Schedule Changes for the 2011-12 Regular Season

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Merritt, BC – August 8, 2011 The Merritt Centennials announced today the following changes to the club's 2011-12 regular season schedule. The Cents will now visit Prince George on Friday, November 25, rather than Saturday, November 26, as originally scheduled. As a result, the Spruce Kings will now travel to Merritt on […]

Getting To Know: Evan Stack

In the third of an off-season series of Q&A's, we catch up with Cents forward Evan Stack. Status: Merritt Centennials Forward Ht: 6-foot-1 Wt: 185 pounds DOB: May 29, 1991  In: Calgary, AB First Hockey Memory: My big round white Jofa helmet Hockey Inspiration: Lots; My Dad, Bobby Orr, Steve Yzerman, Jarome Iginla Nickname: Stacker […]

Cents Announce 2011 Exhibition Schedule

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Merritt, BC – August 4, 2011 The Merritt Centennials are pleased to announce their schedule for the upcoming 2011 exhibition season, with the Cents set to kick off their 5-game schedule with a neutral site game in 100 Mile House on Friday, September 2nd versus the Prince George Spruce Kings. The complete […]

Cents Booster Club Announces 2011 Annual General Meeting

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Merritt, BC – July 27, 2011 The Merritt Centennials Booster Club would like to invite all residents of the Nicola Valley to its Annual General Meeting on Monday, August 8, 2011 at 7 p.m. at the Ska-Lu-La Workshop at 1775 Coldwater Avenue.   The evening will consist of reports on booster club […]

Alumni: Former Cents Forward Mike Ouellette Signs With EHC Linz

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Merritt, BC – July 23, 2011 The Merritt Centennials would like to congratulate alumni Mike Ouellette after signing with the EHC LIWEST Black Wings Linz of the Austrian Erste Bank Eishockey Liga for the 2011-12 season. Ouellette, who was BCHL Interior Conference Rookie of the Year in 2001, spent the 2010-11 season […]