Cents forwards Tyler Ward and Michael Regush named to 2017 CJHL Prospects Game

The Merritt Centennials, in conjunction with the Canadian Junior Hockey League, announced today that forwards Tyler Ward and Michael Regush have been named to Team West for the CJHL Prospects Game on Wednesday, January 25, 2017 at 4:30 pm PT in Cornwall, Ontario. Ward, 17, is currently on injured reserve and hasn’t played since a […]

Cents forward Tyler Ward commits to the University of Denver

The Merritt Centennials announced today the commitment of forward Tyler Ward to the University of Denver Pioneers for the 2018-19 season. “Tyler is an exceptional person first and foremost. He was a highly recruited player by NCAA teams and we’re happy he has decided his future in the college system,” said Cents GM and Head […]

Cents trade defenceman Marshall Skapski to Cowichan Valley

The Merritt Centennials announced today that 18-year-old defenceman Marshall Skapski has been traded to the Cowichan Valley Capitals for future considerations. “We’d like to thank Marshall for his contributions to our organization,” said Cents GM and Head Coach Joe Martin. “We wish him all the best in Cowichan and for the remainder of his hockey career.” Skapski played […]

Former Cents forward Gavin Gould named WCHA Rookie of the Week

Following his older brother’s footsteps at Michigan Tech, Gavin Gould has wasted little time making his own mark. Gould was named the Western Collegiate Hockey Association (WCHA) rookie of the week after posting two goals and a helper in the Huskies’ two-game sweep of rival Lake Superior State. His older brother Malcolm was a four-year […]

Cents acquire defenceman Zachary Bleuler from Langley

The Merritt Centennials announced today that 19-year-old defenceman Zachary Bleuler has been acquired from the Langley Rivermen for future considerations. “We’re really happy to add Zachary to our team as he gives us a more solid look on our back end,” said Cents GM and Head Coach Joe Martin. “Zachary arrived in Merritt yesterday and […]

Cents trade defenceman Mark O’Shaugnessy to Truro

The Merritt Centennials announced today that 19-year-old defenceman Mark O’Shaughnessy has been traded to the Truro Bearcats of the Maritime Hockey League for future considerations. “I’d like to thank Mark for his contribution to our team,” said Cents GM and Head Coach Joe Martin. “Since his arrival last season, we feel Mark has grown as […]

Cents forward Brett Jewell named team captain

The Merritt Centennials have named forward Brett Jewell team captain. “He does a lot of things well that we ask of all our players. The guys follow him, they’ve been following him for a while now. We talk about being a better person, better people make better Centennials, and that’s Brett Jewell.” said Cents General Manager […]

Cents forward Cade Gleekel commits to St. Lawrence University

The Merritt Centennials are pleased to announce the commitment of forward Cade Gleekel to the St. Lawrence University Saints for the 2017-18 season. “We’re happy for Cade to commit to the Saints program. It’s still early here in the season, but I believe the staff at St. Lawrence is receiving a great player and a great person,” said Cents […]

Cents Trade Forward Mitch Lipon to Whitecourt

The Merritt Centennials announced Friday that 20-year-old forward Mitch Lipon has been traded to the Whitecourt Wolverines of the Alberta Junior Hockey League for the CJHL playing rights of 20-year-old forward Frederic Letourneau and future considerations. “We wish Mitch the very best of luck with the Wolverines,” said Merritt GM and Head Coach Joe Martin. […]