Committed: Lucas Lundy

The Merritt Centennials are pleased to announce the commitment of defender Lucas Lundy (02) to the organization for the upcoming season. The Delta, BC native suited up last season for the Nanaimo Bucaneers of the VIJHL after a short stint with the Delta Ice Hawks of the PJHL to begin the year. Through 44 games, […]

Cents Wrap Merritt ID Camp

The Merritt Centennials concluded their Merritt ID camp on Sunday afternoon after a weekend of ice times at the NVMA. Due to COVID-19, there were no parents or fans allowed entry into the building, but the Centennials coaching and support staff were able to get an uninterrupted look at some potential candidates for the team […]

AGM Sees Four New Members Voted In

A physically distanced version of the Merritt Centennials AGM was held last night at the Best Western Plus in Merritt and after nominations from the floor and current directors letting their name stand, Kevin Rabbitt remained President, Guy Lanki retained the role of VP, and Beth Nadeau now holds the titles of Treasurer and Secretary. […]

BCHL Next Generation: Merritt Centennials

(Via BCHL) The Merritt Centennials were the lone team on the outside looking in for the 2020 BCHL Playoffs as last year was very much a rebuilding season for the team. After struggling out of the gate, the team decided to make a change behind the bench and promote then assistant Derek Sweet-Coulter to head […]

Centennials Announce AGM

The Merritt Centennials are welcoming fans and those looking to get involved to join at their Annual General Meeting at the Best Western Plus Conference Room on August 20, 2020 commencing at 6:30pm. Due to COVID restrictions, only a maximum of 50 participants will be allowed including standing Board of Directors and staff. To reserve […]

TRADE ALERT: Benwell To Whitby For Futures

The Merritt Centennials have traded forward Evan Benwell (00) to the Whitby Fury of the OJHL in exchange for future considerations. The Ontario native returns to his home province for his last season of Junior A. With Merritt last season Benwell put up 9 goals and 9 assists in 28 games after being acquired from […]

Merritt ID Camp August 21 – 23rd

Join the tradition of the BCHL’s longest continuously operating franchise in the Merritt Centennials. Active through parts of 6 decades, the Centennials have helped 100s of young men reach the next step in their hockey careers from the NCAA to the NHL. The first step in the journey to becoming a part of the team […]

Camp Set To Begin With COVID Restrictions

The Merritt Centennials are set to host their first camp of the off-season this weekend at the Rinks at the Summit Centre in Abbotsford. The Cents had to cancel their Spring Camp slated for Merritt in early April and postpone their Summer Camp scheduled for early June in Abbotsford before the province lifted restrictions to […]

BCHL Announces Regular Season Start Date

BURNABY, B.C. – The BC Hockey League announced today that it is planning to start the 2020-21 regular season on Dec. 1, pending approval from the Provincial Health Office (PHO). “We’ve been having discussions with the Ministry of Tourism, Arts and Culture since March around a safe return to play,” said BCHL Commissioner Chris Hebb. […]

Cents Announce Merritt Hockey School

Registration Form Here: Merritt Hockey School DATES  AUGUST 17-21st 2020 LOCATION –Nicola Valley Memorial Arena, Merritt BC COST – $275 STAFF – Lead instructor will be Centennials Assistant Coach Levi Stuart along with current and past Centennial players, and guest instructors throughout the week. Open to  all participants in the following Age Groups – 6-9  […]