The red light was getting some extra work at the NVMA on Tuesday morning as game 2 of the Barnes Cup got underway with an offensively fueled 6-3 rebound by Team Red over Team White. After being a non-factor in game 1, special teams became a focal point of game 2, and it was on […]
The Centennials get set for Game 2 of the Barnes Cup this morning after a spirited tilt on Friday morning saw Team White take game 1 by a score of 3-1. In period one, the teams came out flying in what’s been the closest to real game action they’ve experienced so far. With the pace […]
The Merritt Centennials had a spirited bout within themselves on Friday morning, and Team White was able to find the late magic to prevail 3-1 in a tight checking, physical affair. In period one, the teams came out flying in what’s been the closest to real game action they’ve experienced so far. With the pace […]
The Merritt Centennials embark on the 2020-21 campaign by first testing their mettle against themselves. The Cents will be looking to play a trio of intrasquad games, dubbed the Paul Barnes Cup, as a final tune up before their exhibition season begins in earnest against the Prince George Spruce Kings on October 10th. The follow […]
Merritt Centennials defenceman Talon Zakall broke out in a big way last year in his sophomore season in the BCHL. The 18-year-old jumped to 29 points compared to 10 in his rookie year. He especially stood out once he earned the opportunity to lineup on the team’s number-one defensive pair after the Centennials moved players […]
The Merritt Centennials had another internal battle on a Friday where the BCHL is starting to play host to exhibition games across the league. Team Red managed to survive a late scare from Team White in game 1 to hang on with a 2-1 victory, and Team Black came back with a vengeance after surrendering […]
The Merritt Centennials have acquired defender Trevor Isaksson (00) from the Trail Smoke Eaters in exchange for future considerations. Hailing from North Delta, the right-handed defenseman is a big body at 6’3″ 205 pounds who can crash and bang, but also has some skill in his back pocket. Used primarily as a 7th D-man last […]
The Merritt Centennials have sent forward Hunor Torzsok (00) to the Prince George Spruce Kings in exchange for future considerations. Torzsok was a stalwart for the Centennials last season after being acquired from the Estevan Bruins of the SJHL. In 38 games he was able to put up 19 points with 16 of them being […]
The Merritt Centennials and many of their players got the first taste of 5 on 5 hockey that they’ve experienced since early March on Friday morning. Playing with short benches, the coaches elected for 2 20 minute half games of intrasquad play. Team Red took on Team White in Game 1, and Team Green took […]
The Merritt Centennials have completed a trade with the Spruce Grove Saints (AJHL) which sees D Brophy Dunne (02) being exchanged for future considerations. Dunne spent the entire 2019-20 season in Merritt and was known for his physical edge. In 56 games last year he scored 2 goals and added 9 assists. The Centennials would […]
