Merritt, BC – October 8, 2011
Kirby Halcrow made 39 saves as the Vernon Vipers beat the Merritt Centennials 3-2 in double overtime in BC Hockey League action Saturday.
Darren Nowick and Michael Zalewski scored a goal and an assist for Vernon (7-0-0-0).
Dustin Lebrun and Reece willcox had goals in response for Merritt (1-4-1-2). Lebrun, Payton Schaefer and Brandon Pfeil added assists for the Centennials.
Lino Chimienti stopped 28 shots for the Cents.
Both Merritt and Vernon went 1-for-4 on the power play.
The Centennials next game is Thursday, October 13 against the defending Coastal Conference champion Powell River Kings.
For further information, please contact Cents Head Coach and GM Luke Pierce at 250-378-3607.
The Merritt Centennials, proudly celebrating 39 seasons as the BCHL's longest continuously run franchise, is a non-profit, community owned Junior 'A' Hockey Club run by a dedicated team of investors, directors, and volunteers.
Stay current with the latest team news by visiting www.merrittcentennials.com. In addition, stay connected with the Cents on Facebook (/merrittcentennials) and Twitter (@merrittcents)
