Game Preview: Cents @ Eagles – Oct. 7

The Merritt Centennials (6-5) finish their road trip on Thanksgiving Sunday with a matinee matchup against the Surrey Eagles . The Cents are coming off a loss to the last place Cowichan Valley Capitals, and learned that no team can be underestimated. The Capitals were able to use the strength of 3 powerplay goals to […]

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 […]

Cents Escape Dog Pound With Win

The Merritt Centennials started the road trip off right with the help of some late game heroics from Brad Cocca as they edged the Alberni Valley Bulldogs 4-3. The first period saw the Cents skating well, and they had more chances, but the Bulldogs scored against the grain when Nicholas Seitz got past a defender […]

Game Preview: Cents @ Bulldogs – Oct. 5

Photo Credit: Garrett James Photography The Merritt Centennials (5-4) begin their Island road swing tonight against the Alberni Valley Bulldogs (3-6). Coming off their most successful September in terms of wins in 12 years, the Cents are looking to build another win streak after snapping a two-game skid with a 5-2 win against the Vernon […]

Cents Offense Comes Alive In Third

The Centennials are back in the win column and find a measure of revenge against the Vernon Vipers as they even the season series 1-1 with a 5-2 win. The first frame saw both teams skating well despite a depleted line up for the Vipers which saw them dress a lineup that was two short […]

Cents Add To Forward Ranks

The Merritt Centennials have added some offense to the lineup as they have signed Vincent Guy. Guy spent time in the QCHL with the St. Lawrence Lions last season and had 10 goals and 13 assists in 35 games. However, the Centennials connection runs through Mathieu Gosselin who played with Guy in the QMAA with […]

Game Preview: Cents @ Vipers – Sept. 29

The Merritt Centennials search for their first win in three tries as they take to the road to face the Vernon Vipers. The Centennials look to rebound after dropping two in a row, the most recent loss coming last night to the Penticton Vees. A moving opening ceremony to the Humboldt Broncos, First Responders, and […]

Strong First Period Powers Vees Past Cents

The Merritt Centennials will have to wait to get back in the win column as they were bested by the visiting Penticton Vees 6-3 on Humboldt night. Despite a moving opening ceremony that saw the Humboldt Broncos, Nicola Valley First Responders and long time bus driver Steve Rose honored, it was the Vees who were […]

Humboldt Night Preview: Cents Vs Vees

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 […]