Capitals Pull Away In Third

The Merritt Centennials were in the drivers seat heading into the third period against the Cowichan Capitals for the 2nd week in a row, but weren’t even able to salvage a point as they’d fall 5-3. The first period saw a NVMA bounce go off a defenders shin guard, off the back boards, off the […]

Game Day Preview: Cents Vs Capitals – Dec. 22

The Merritt Centennials (10-23-1-3) take on the Cowichan Valley Capitals (23-12-3-1) in a matinee matchup. The Merritt Centennials weren’t able to cash in on their chances, and gave some good ones to the Warriors who got back to within 3 points before Christmas with a 5-3 win. The first period saw the Cents come out a […]

Cowichan Capitalizes Late Against Cents

The Merritt Centennials were in the drivers seat heading to the final seconds of the game when the Capitals tied it, and then won it in the shootout 3-2. The first period saw the Cents survive the early onslaught by the Cowichan Valley Capitals, and it set the stage for Tanner Marshall in the game […]

Cents Add Veteran Defender

The Merritt Centennials are pleased to announce that they’ve acquired defenseman Doug Scott (00) from the Vernon Vipers in exchange for future considerations. Scott, a native of North Vancouver, is a BCHL veteran with 117 games under his belt split between the Coquitlam Express, Cowichan Valley Capitals, and the Vernon Vipers. He spent last season […]

Cents Add Scoring Touch

The Merritt Centennials are proud to announce they have acquired forward Joshua Kagan (00) from the Cowichan Valley Capitals in exchange for future considerations. Kagan, a Winnepeg, Manitoba native, spent last season with the Winkler Flyers in the MJHL before coming over to the Capitals this year. With the Flyers he had 11 goals, 14 […]

Cents Offense Stays Red Hot

Photo Cred: Garrett James The Cents unleashed another offensive explosion, but followed it up with a much more responsible defensive game to rout the Capitals 9-1 on Sunday afternoon. The Centennials came out of the gate flying and drew an early penalty just 16 seconds into the contest. The boys would find pay dirt after […]

Game Preview: Cents Vs Capitals – Oct. 14

The Merritt Centennials (8-6) will look for a measure of revenge this afternoon against the Cowichan Valley Capitals (2-8-1-1). The Cents are coming off an offense fueled 8-4 win against the West Kelowna Warriors. Brad Cocca started the game with a wrap around goal just 2 minutes in, but the Warriors quickly seized back momentum […]

Capitals Capitalize On Special Teams

Photo Credit: Garrett James The Cents stumbled on their road swing, as the penalty kill allowed 3 of the 4 goals scored, and the Cowichan Valley Capitals got their second win of the season 4-2. The start wasn’t atrocious for the Cents, but it left something to be desired as they couldn’t beat rookie Matthew […]

Game Preview: Cents @ Capitals – Oct. 6

Photo Credit: Garrett James The Merritt Centennials (6-4) continue the Island swing tonight against the Cowichan Valley Capitals (1-6-1). **PUCK DROP 6PM** Last night the Cents picked up their second win in a row by edging the Alberni Valley Bulldogs 4-3. After the Bulldogs got the lone goal of the first period, Joey Berkopec was […]