The Merritt Centennials will be represented as NHL clubs open training camps in preparation of their 2021 season. Three Centennials will be looking to impress to at their respective camps to crack the roster or make their teams taxi squad. Defenseman Josh Teves (2014-15) will join Vancouver Canucks camp. The Cents alumnus registered 5 goals […]
Alumnus Nick Wicks (98) is transferring from the University of Alaska Anchorage to Clarkson after UAA cancelled their season and announced they are dropping Hockey as a varsity sport. Wicks was a member of the Centennials for three seasons from 2016-2019 where he compiled 121 points over 177 games. He served as Captain during one […]
Photos: Garrett James, Kyle Balzer December 8, 2020 Merritt, BC- The Merritt Centennials are extremely proud to announce that hometown defenseman Talon Zakall has committed to Dartmouth College for the 2022-23 season. After joining the Cents as a 16 year old, Zakall did more than play sheltered minutes as he got into 45 games as a […]
BURNABY, BC. – The recent order that was extended this week by the Provincial Health Office (PHO) means that, as of now, BCHL players age 19 or older are not permitted to engage in any team activities, while players 18 or younger may participate in team activities under Phase 2 of viaSPORT BC’s return to play. […]
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Merritt, BC – November 23, 2020 Dear Season Ticket Holders, On behalf of the Merritt Centennials organization, from the team, to the staff, to the Board of Directors, we would like to sincerely thank you for your support and your patience throughout this difficult season. With the most recent announcement that the […]
The Wenatchee Wild announced today that the franchise is taking a hiatus for the 2020-21 BCHL season, due to complications caused by the closure of the American-Canadian border and restrictions put in place by the State of Washington due to the COVID-19 pandemic. As of this morning, the Wild have released all players on their […]
The Merritt Centennials would like to announce that Lucas Lundy (02) has signed with the Coquitlam Express of the BCHL for the 2020-21 season. The young defenseman suited up in a pair of games with the Centennials in the preseason registering 0 points. Director of Hockey Operations John Stuart would like to wish Lundy and […]
In accordance with the BCHL COVID-19 Safety Plan, approved by the Board of Governors, the League will adhere to Provincial Health Office (PHO) orders and schedule no games between now and midnight on Dec. 7. The result of this decision, recommended by the BCHL Return to Play Task Force, will push the regular season start […]
The Merritt Centennials finished their preseason with a win against the Cranbrook Bucks after a complete game effort from the net out led to a 4-2 victory. Early on it was goaltender Josh Dias leading the way as the Cranbrook Bucks were keeping the pressure on and firing everything on net. The Cents did a […]
The Merritt Centennials are excited to announce that they’ve acquired forward Deegan Mofford (01) from the West Kelowna Warriors in exchange for future considerations. Hailing from Rocky Mountain House, Alberta, Mofford is built like a Rocky Mountain House at 6’3 and 220 pounds. The right hander has a heavy shot that can find the back […]
