Cents forward Zach Risteau commits to St. Lawrence University

The Merritt Centennials announced today the commitment of forward Zach Risteau to the St. Lawrence University Saints for the 2018-19 season. “We’re happy for Zach and his family on making this decision. Zach has had a tremendous rookie campaign for us and we look forward to a similar effort from him in the playoffs,” said […]

Cents forward Stephan Seeger named Assistant Captain

The Merritt Centennials announced today the naming of forward Stephan Seeger as a new assistant captain. The Cents were looking to add to their leadership core following the departure of Tyler Holz earlier this month. Seeger, 20, is a veteran of 135 games of junior hockey in the Quebec Major Junior Hockey League, the Ontario […]

Cents Hire Dan Sallows as Head Scout

The Merritt Centennials announced today the hiring of Dan Sallows as Head Scout. Sallows is familiar with the Cents organization, as he served as the team’s Head Scout for the 2014-15 season before a brief stint with the Prince George Cougars of the Western Hockey League as a scout. During his prior time with Merritt, […]

Cents add WHL defenceman Ethan King

The Merritt Centennials announced today the signing of defenceman Ethan King for the remainder of the 2016-17 season. King comes to the Cents from the Lethbridge Hurricanes of the Western Hockey League. In 14 games as a rookie with the Hurricanes this season, the 17-year-old was held scoreless. He spent 2015-16 with the North Okanagan […]

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 […]

Cents lose 3-2 in OT to Penticton

The Centennials allowed the tying goal with 20 seconds left in overtime and lost in overtime to Penticton, 3-2. Details here.