Smoke Eaters Smoke Cents

The Merritt Centennials took the most lopsided loss of the season on the chin as the Smoke Eaters used their powerplay to power their way to a 9-2 win. The Smoke Eaters started the game on the power play after a delay of game penalty to Braydon Clark for skating too long in the warm […]

Game Day Preview: Cents Vs Smoke Eaters – Nov. 26

The Merritt Centennials (8-15-1-0) welcome the Trail Smoke Eaters (18-8-2-1) and the BCHL’s biggest offense to the NVMA tonight. The Cents are coming off their first 4 point weekend, and come in with a three game win streak to tonight’s contest. Over the Weekend the offense for the Cents was no slouch either winning by […]

Tkac To Represent Slovakia

The Merritt Centennials are proud to announce that Daniel Tkac has been asked to represent his home country of Slovakia in the upcoming World Junior Championships. The 5’11, 185 pound Slovakian, has been dynamite for the Centennials this season scoring 6 goals and setting up 14 in 23 games played. After playing in an energy […]

Comeback Complete Against Wild

The Merritt Centennials rode out a wild start to the game, and rode a wild start of the third period to a comeback win over Wenatchee 6-4. The first period started with the tone set by the officials. Multiple misconducts and penalties were handed down early and the Wild got out to a 2-0 lead. […]

Game Day Preview: Cents Vs Wild – Nov. 23

The Cents (7-15-1-0) and Wild (13-10-3-1) meet for the final time in the regular season tonight. The Cents are coming off a solid wire to wire win against the Spruce Kings where they got contributions from up and down the lineup along with solid goaltending from Tanner Marshall. Payton Matsui got the tribute to Jesse […]

Cents Stop Spruce Kings

The Centennials paid the ultimate tribute to Jesse Pakulat on Friday night by delivering a 4-2 win over the defending champion Spruce Kings. Early on in the game the Cents made a few mistakes, but when the Cents faltered Tanner Marshall came up with the big save to keep the Cents in it. The Cents […]

Game Day Preview: Cents Vs Spruce Kings – Nov. 22

The Merritt Centennials (6-15-1-0) welcome the Prince George Spruce Kings (10-13-2-3) to the NVMA tonight. The Centennials are coming off a weekend split where they had their best period of the season against the Surrey Eagles, but one of their worst overall performances the night previous against the Victoria Grizzlies. The Cents came into last […]

Cents Deal Sun and Schneider To Make Room For Additions

The Merritt Centennials have performed a pair of trades to bring them within the roster limit ahead of this weekends action. The Cents have sent defenseman Colton Sun (01) to the Selkirk Steelers of the MJHL in exchange for future considerations. They also dealt forward Spencer Schneider (00) to the Aberdeen Wings of the NAHL […]

Cents Add Grit To The Blueline

The Merritt Centennials are pleased to announce the signing of Braydon Clark (02) from the Prince Albert Raiders of the WHL. A Langley, BC native, Clark, checking in at 5’10 and 175 pounds, got into 11 games with the Raiders where he was held off the score sheet in limited action. The right handed shot […]

Cents Get Second Crack At Orchard

The Merritt Centennials have acquired Jerzy Orchard (01) from the Saskatoon Blades of the WHL. Orchard joins the Cents once again after his first stint with the team resulted in a bus ride down to Coquitlam, but he never would dress for the game.  Orchard’s WHL rights were dealt from the Kamloops Blazers to the […]