Merritt, BC (August 13, 2018)- The Merritt Centennials have announced a trade ahead of main camp.
The Cents have acquired the CJHL playing rights of Peter Muzyka of the North York Rangers of the OJHL in exchange for forward Ashton Stockie and future considerations.
A native of Stratford, Stockie returns to Ontario after a one year stint with the Centennials. During the 2017-18 season, Stockie compiled 8 goals and 15 assists for 23 points over 57 games while adding 1 goal in 4 playoff games against the Wenatchee Wild.
Head Coach and General Manager Joe Martin says that the move will free up more time at centre ice for the upcoming season.
“We have a number of forwards who can play the middle and this move offers us an opportunity to try out some different line combinations and be more creative moving ahead.”
Among the players expected to get a look at centre are: Mathieu Gosselin, Matt Kopperud, and Brad Cocca.
