FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASEMerritt, BC ? August 13, 2010The Merritt Centennials would like to announce their First Annual FREE Community Car Wash fundraiser, Sunday, September 19th from 10 am to 4 pm at the Nicola Valley Memorial Arena parking lot.  ?The entire Cents organization, from players and coaching staff to board of directors and volunteers, will […]

This is the fifth installment of getting to know some of the Cents players who'll be returning with the team this season. This time, it's 1991-born forward, #17 – David Sabey. Sabey is entering his second season with the Centennials after finishing third among all team rookies in scoring with eight goals and 14 assists […]

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASEMerritt, BC ? August 5, 2010The Merritt Centennials would like to announce the immediate need for arena staff volunteers for the upcoming 2010-11 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 Security Nik Vischschraper. […]

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASEMerritt, BC – August 4, 2010The Merritt Centennials would like to congratulate Alan Mazur after signing with the Alaska Aces of the East Coast Hockey League for the 2010-11 season.Mazur, who led all BCHL defencemen in scoring during the 2005-06 season with 70 points, spent last season with the NCAA Rochester Institute of […]

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASEAugust 2, 2010 – Merritt, BCThe Merritt Centennials would like to congratulate Kevin Willison on being hired as Head Coach and Director of Hockey Operations of the Olds Grizzlys of the Alberta Junior Hockey League. Willison joins the Grizzlys after coaching midget teams at The Edge School for the past five seasons. He […]

Merritt, BC – July 30, 2010 It is with much sadness and regret that the Merritt Centennials announce the passing of long-time supporter and friend Elva Reid at the age of 85. Elva had been a Cents season ticket holder since the 1970's and was a mainstay at most games at the Nicola Valley Memorial […]

This is the fourth installment of getting to know some of the Cents players who'll be returning with the team this season.Today, it's 1990-born veteran forward, #14 ? Dustin Johnson.Johnson is entering his third season with the Centennials and fourth season in the BCHL. Last season, the Penticton product led the Cents in scoring with […]

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Merritt, BC ? July 28, 2010 The Merritt Centennials have unveiled the schedule for the upcoming 2010 exhibition season, with the Cents set to kick off their 4-game schedule in Salmon Arm on Sunday, August 29th versus the Silverbacks. The complete schedule is posted online at http://www.merrittcentennials.com -30- For further information, please […]

This is the third installment of getting to know some of the Cents players who'll be returning with the team this season. Today, it's 1991-born forward, #22 ? Stephen Wall. Wall is entering his second season with the Centennials and third season of junior 'A' hockey. Last year, he established himself as a solid addition […]

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Merritt, BC ? July 23, 2010 The Merritt Centennials are pleased to announce the commitment of 20-year-old forward Alex Valenti to the College of Saint Scholastica in Duluth, Minnesota for September 2010. ?We are very happy that Alex has ensured that his hockey career will continue beyond his time here in Merritt,? […]