FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE August, 20th 2019 – Merritt, BC – The Merritt Centennials have made another trade with Barry Wolff’s former club as they’ve sent defenseman Mattias Dal Monte (’00) to the Swan Valley Stampeders in exchange for defenseman Troy Quinn (’99). A native of Nepean, Ontario, Quinn spent the entirety of last season with the Stampeders. […]
The Canadian Junior Hockey League announced Tuesday the names of the five finalists for the CJHL Coach of the Year and a familiar name is among the list. For his efforts in the 2018-19 season, which stands as the third best regular season in Centennials history behind only the legendary Joe Tennant teams of 77 […]
Photo Credit: Garrett James Photography The Merritt Centennials have started the year with back to back overtime victories, this time over the Vernon Vipers 3-2. The Cents started strong in their first road game of 2019. The team tested Bradley Cooper, who looked shaky early, but despite getting shots through the netminder they couldn’t get […]
Photo Credit: Garrett James Photography For the second year in a row the Merritt Centennials will be represented in two facets of Team Canada West. Mathieu Gosselin has made the team after tryouts this week, and will join Head Coach Joe Martin, who will be behind the bench as an Assistant. Gosselin is have a […]
Photo Credit: Garrett James Photography Team Canada West released it’s try out roster for the upcoming World Junior A Challenge today and two Centennials will battle for a spot on the team. Brad Cocca and Mathieu Gosselin have both been named to the try out camp, and have both impressed this season. The Mississauga native, […]
Photo Credit: Garrett James Photography The Merritt Centennials are set to host the Penticton Vees tonight, and are set to honor the Humboldt Broncos, First Responders, and long-time bus driver Steve Rose in a pre-game ceremony. Puck drop will be at 7pm, but fans and families are encouraged to come out early from 6pm onward […]
The Centennials are proud to announce that forward Matthew Kopperud has earned himself a commitment from the Arizona State University Sun Devils. Kopperud is in his second year with the Merritt Centennials and has found some early success scoring 4 goals and adding 4 assists through 7 games. Last season he compiled 9 goals and […]
The Centennials are proud to announce their leadership group ahead of their Home Opener tonight against the Vernon Vipers. Assuming the role of Captain will be forward and 3rd year Cent, Nick Wicks. The Assistant Captains will be second year Cent Brendan Schneider, and newcomer Nic Granowicz. Nick Wicks takes over from Tyrell Buckley as […]
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE – September 6, 2018 – Merritt, BC – The Merritt Centennials are pleased to announce the signing of 2000 born right shot defenseman Brady Ziemer. The Carver, Minnesota native joins the Centennials by way of the Holy Family Catholic Fire in the United States High School (USHS) League. Last season with the […]
The Merritt Centennials have 7 new faces that will don a Cents jersey for the first time this season. Yesterday, the Centennials announced the signing of local talent Talon Zakall, today the Cents are proud to announce the signings of 5 more players, and one more new face, Jaydon Fetter, who was signed just before […]
