Merritt, BC – September 28, 2010 The Merritt Centennials announced today the release of forward Justin Lachance (92). Lachance, who's from Coquitlam, BC, appeared in three games with the Cents this season, notching one goal. The Cents would like to thank Justin for his contributions this season and wish him the best in his future […]
Powell River, BC – September 24, 2010The Merritt Centennials received a heroic performance from goaltender Tyler Steel, but weren't able to provide any offensive support for the 17 year old as they were shutout 3-0 by the Powell River Kings on Friday night.It's the first time this season the Cents have been shutout, but Steel […]
Hockey Canada, in partnership with the Canadian Junior Hockey League, announced on Tuesday the 41 players that will attend the Team Canada West evaluation camp in preparation for the 2010 World Junior A Challenge.The evaluation camp, scheduled for September 27-28, will be held at the South Okanagan Events Centre in Penticton, B.C., the same venue […]
Vernon, BC – September 22, 2010 The Merritt Centennials ended their season opening four game losing streak in dramatic fashion with a 5-4 double overtime win in Vernon Tuesday night. Jeff Zmurchyk scored the winner at 2:20 of the extra session when he crossed the blueline, veered to his left at the top of the […]
Salmon Arm, BC – September 18, 2010 Cody Michelle had two goals and an assist while Devon Gannon and Matt Cassidy each had a goal and two assists for Salmon Arm as the Merritt Centennials were doubled 8-4 by the SilverBacks on Saturday night. Salmon Arm built a 4-0 through the first period on goals […]
Merritt, BC – September 17, 2010 The Merritt Centennials honoured longtime fan Elva Reid on Friday night at their home opener with a pre-game ceremony before 950 fans at the Nicola Valley Memorial Arena, but came up short on the ice in a 2-1 loss to Salmon Arm. All scoring in the game came in […]
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Merritt, BC ? September 16, 2010 The Merritt Centennials are pleased to announce the commitment of 18-year-old forward Jeff Jones to Robert Morris University in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania for September 2011. ?We are extremely happy for Jeff in securing his NCAA future as he's been a tremendous player for us and an exceptional […]
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Hartford, CT – September 13, 2010 Wolf Pack general manager Jim Schoenfeld announced today that the Wolf Pack has signed forward Brandon Wong, who is coming off of an outstanding four-year career at Quinnipiac University, to an American Hockey League contract. Wong, a 5-10, 185-pound native of Victoria, B.C., led the 2009-10 […]
Trail, BC – Sept. 11, 2010 The Merritt Centennials played a much better game than they did in Friday's season opening 8-2 loss in Trail, but still fell 6-4 to the Smoke Eaters on Saturday at the Cominco Arena. Dustin Johnson led the Cents with two goals and an assist while Jeff Jones and Regan […]
Trail, BC – Sept. 10, 2010The Merritt Centennials (0-1-0-0) opened their 2010-11 season with an 8-2 loss to the Trail Smoke Eaters (1-0-0-0) Friday night at the Cominco Arena.SaM Mellor led the Smokies with a goal and three assists while Scott Jacklin had a goal and two assists in the win. Travis St. Denis also […]
