Where Are They Now: Rhett Willcox

Merritt BC – Team social media coordinator Katie Campbell caught up with former Merritt Centennials forward Rhett Willcox with where he is now:   So you started your BCHL career with the Centennials in the 2013-14 season, and played with the Valley West Hawks the season before that, what was it like going from Major […]

Jake Clifford Named Athlete Scholar of the Year

Merritt BC – The Merritt Centennials organization is proud to announce that former Centennials defenceman Jake Clifford (‘94) has been named Athlete Scholar Of The Year for the Arizona State University Sun Devils.   Clifford, a native of Breksville Ohio, played with the Centennials from 2013 until 2015, playing a total of 102 BCHL games, […]

Alumni Update: Willcox, Seeger, & Jewell

Merritt BC – Reece Willcox is currently playing with the Lehigh Valley Phantoms of the AHL. Willcox spent two seasons with the Centennials, from 2010-2012 notching 10 goals and 27 assists in 105 BCHL games.   Willcox, a native of Surrey BC, was drafted to the Philadelphia Flyers of the NHL in 2012 where he went […]

Former Cents Defenseman Dane Birks Signs NHL Contract with Pittsburgh

Former Cents defenseman Dane Birks has inked his first National Hockey League contract. Birks signed a two-year, entry level deal with the Pittsburgh Penguins, starting with the 2018-19 season. He recently completed his third season at Michigan Tech University and has posted 30 points (seven goals, 23 assists) in 117 career NCAA games. The 22-year-old […]

Alumni Update: Michigan Tech University

Merritt BC – Gavin Gould is currently playing with the Michigan Tech University Huskies of the WCHA in the Division 1 College hockey program. Gould is currently in his second season with the Huskies.   Gould, a native of North Vancouver BC, played three seasons with the Centennials before finishing up his Junior ‘A’ career […]

Tyrell Buckley Interview: Michigan Tech Commitment

Merritt BC – Team social media coordinator Katie Campbell caught up with Merritt Centennials captain from the 2017-18 season Tyrell Buckley on his commitment to Michigan Tech University of the WCHA, NCAA Division 1 hockey.   What made you choose Michigan Tech? – I chose Michigan Tech because of its winning tradition and their history […]

2018-19 Cents Early Bird Season Tickets Now Available!

The Merritt Centennials are pleased to announce that their 2018-19 early bird season ticket offer is now available. The Cents are continuing their practice of offering one of the most affordable family entertainment options in the Nicola Valley and the British Columbia Hockey League. The four available early bird price options are as follows: Adult […]

2017-18 Post Season Wrap Up

Merritt BC – The 2017-18 BCHL season was definitely a ride for the Merritt Centennials, starting off the season 0-6-0-0 and picking up their first win of the regular season on September 27 when they downed the Surrey Eagles 2-1 in front of a hometown crowd. With the win against the Eagles it kicked off […]

Playoff Tickets

Merritt BC – Playoff tickets for the Centennials home games are only available at the Centennials marketing office or at the rink on game days. If you are wanting to get tickets outside of the office hours, contact game day coordinator Teresa Sybrandy at (250) 315-9679.   Don’t forget to help paint the town red for […]

Centennials Take On Rivermen In Season Finale

Preview – The Merritt Centennials (24-26-5-2) are set to take on the Langley Rivermen (24-19-10-3) tonight for a season finale over in Langley. The last time that these two teams met was back on February 14th with the Centennials topping the Rivermen 4-1 in front of 353 people at the Nicola Valley Memorial Arena.   […]