The Merritt Centennials search for their first win in three tries as they take to the road to face the Vernon Vipers. The Centennials look to rebound after dropping two in a row, the most recent loss coming last night to the Penticton Vees. A moving opening ceremony to the Humboldt Broncos, First Responders, and […]
The Merritt Centennials will have to wait to get back in the win column as they were bested by the visiting Penticton Vees 6-3 on Humboldt night. Despite a moving opening ceremony that saw the Humboldt Broncos, Nicola Valley First Responders and long time bus driver Steve Rose honored, it was the Vees who were […]
Photo Credit: Garrett James Photography The Merritt Centennials are set to host the Penticton Vees tonight, and are set to honor the Humboldt Broncos, First Responders, and long-time bus driver Steve Rose in a pre-game ceremony. Puck drop will be at 7pm, but fans and families are encouraged to come out early from 6pm onward […]
The Centennials are proud to announce that forward Matthew Kopperud has earned himself a commitment from the Arizona State University Sun Devils. Kopperud is in his second year with the Merritt Centennials and has found some early success scoring 4 goals and adding 4 assists through 7 games. Last season he compiled 9 goals and […]
The Merritt Centennials have completed a trade with the Nipawin Hawks of the SJHL. The Cents have sent defenseman Colten Gerlib to the Hawks in exchange for future considerations. Colten Gerlib tallied 12 points in 44 games last season, and was held off the score sheet in 2 contests this year. Gerlib was acquired by […]
The Merritt Centennials couldn’t convert with regularity on the powerplay and fell to the Langley Rivermen 4-2. The first period started with a couple chances with the extra man for the Rivermen, and they converted on their second attempt with Mattias Dal Monte in the box for hooking. Ethan Leyh was able to beat Vincent […]
The Merritt Centennials and Langley Rivermen meet for the first time this season tonight, and for the second year in a row that first meeting will happen at the BCHL Showcase. Last season it was the Rivermen who edged the Cents in the first game of the showcase winning 4-3, but the Centennials got revenge […]
The Merritt Centennials found their offense early, and then survived a late push by the Victoria Grizzlies to hang on to a 2-1 win for their 4th in a row. The Centennials used the strength of their powerplay early on in the game to capture the lead. At 5:15 Matt Kopperud creeped in from the […]
The Merritt Centennials and Victoria Grizzlies lock horns for the first time this season as they’ll do battle at the BCHL Showcase. A reminder for eager fans that despite being a ‘home’ game, the action will take place at the Prospera Centre in Chilliwack at 7pm. The Cents and Grizzlies are rare opponents as they […]
Mathieu Gosselin and the Cents offense didn’t go unnoticed by the league as he was named the BCHL Player of the Week. Throughout the week Gosselin was instrumental in the Cents success as he netted 5 goals and added 3 assists. The 2nd year forward and his line mates finally broke their offensive silence in […]
