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Cents Name Molenaar Assistant Coach

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE:Merritt, BC – July 20, 2009 Merritt Centennials head coach and GM Joey Bouchard is pleased to announce the hiring of Richard Molenaar as assistant coach.Molenaar, 25, began his junior hockey playing career in the PIJHL with North Delta, where he spent two seasons, including one as captain, before moving up to the […]

Cents Announce 2009 Exhibition Schedule

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASEMerritt, BC – July 8, 2009The Merritt Centennials would like to announce their 2009 exhibition schedule. The Cents will play two exhibition games at home and three on the road.The 2009 exhibition schedule is as follows:Monday August 31 – Merritt vs. Penticton – 7 pm – Nicola Valley Memorial ArenaWednesday September 2 – […]

Cents Billet Family Program

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Merritt, BC – July 8, 2009 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 2009-10 Main Camp Information

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASEMerritt, BC – June 30, 2009The Merritt Centennials are pleased to announce the dates for the team's 2009-10 Main Camp. Registration is Sunday August 23, 2009 at 7 p.m. at the Nicola Valley Memorial Arena in Merritt and camp starts the following day, Monday August 24 and we would like to take this […]

Cents Release 2009-10 Regular Season Schedule

MERRITT, BC – JUNE 24, 2009The MerrittCentennials would like to announce the release of their 2009-10 regularseason schedule, the team's 37th in the BC Hockey League.TheCents, who are the BCHL's longest continuously run franchise, opentheir 37th season on home ice on Friday September 11 against the Trail Smoke Eaters. It will be the first of […]

Cents Grad Brad Thiessen Hoists Stanley Cup

Merritt, BC – June 12, 2009 The Merritt Centennials Junior 'A' Hockey Club would like to offer congratulations to the Pittsburgh Penguins on winning the 2009 Stanley Cup. The Cents would also like to congratulate former goaltender Brad Thiessen, who got to hoist the Stanley Cup after being passed it by Penguins captain Sidney Crosby. […]

Athletic Trainer/Equipment Manager Job Posting

JOB TITLE: Athletic Trainer/Equipment Manager   POSITIONDESCRIPTION: Injury Management Attend all games and practices Maintain medical supplies and equipment in consultation with coaching staff Work with Team Doctor, Physiotherapist and Dentist Work directly with athletes to ensure quick recovery Inform coaching staff of all injuries and update progress Complete and submit all necessary medical and […]

Cents grad Codie Kightley Commits to Portage College

Merritt, BC – May 25, 2009The Merritt Centennials are pleased to announce the commitment of defenceman Codie Kightley (88) to the Portage College Voyageurs of the ACAC.“We look forward and are excited to have Codie join our school and our hockey program.” said Voyageurs coach Terry Ewasiuk.Kightley, who is from Merritt, played 110 games in […]

Centennials Announce Spring Evaluation Camp

Merritt, BC – The Merritt Centennials are pleased to announce that their annual Spring Evaluation Camp is scheduled for Friday June 19 – Sunday June 21 in Abbotsford, BC at the Centre Ice Arena. The cost per player is $130.00 and the camp is open to players and goaltenders with 1989 to 1994 birth years […]

Cents Announce 2009-10 Season Tickets!

Merritt, BC – It's a new era, so don't miss out on your chance to see your favorite players like Jake Baker, Steve Tresierra, Brad Bourke and Dustin Johnson come back to make an impact on the BCHL. With a new coach, new attitude and a great young talent pool suiting up for the Centennials, […]