The Merritt Centennials have completed a trade with the Nipawin Hawks of the SJHL. The Cents have sent defenseman Colten Gerlib to the Hawks in exchange for future considerations. Colten Gerlib tallied 12 points in 44 games last season, and was held off the score sheet in 2 contests this year. Gerlib was acquired by […]

The Merritt Centennials couldn’t convert with regularity on the powerplay and fell to the Langley Rivermen 4-2. The first period started with a couple chances with the extra man for the Rivermen, and they converted on their second attempt with Mattias Dal Monte in the box for hooking. Ethan Leyh was able to beat Vincent […]

The Merritt Centennials and Langley Rivermen meet for the first time this season tonight, and for the second year in a row that first meeting will happen at the BCHL Showcase. Last season it was the Rivermen who edged the Cents in the first game of the showcase winning 4-3, but the Centennials got revenge […]

The Merritt Centennials found their offense early, and then survived a late push by the Victoria Grizzlies to hang on to a 2-1 win for their 4th in a row. The Centennials used the strength of their powerplay early on in the game to capture the lead. At 5:15 Matt Kopperud creeped in from the […]

The Merritt Centennials and Victoria Grizzlies lock horns for the first time this season as they’ll do battle at the BCHL Showcase. A reminder for eager fans that despite being a ‘home’ game, the action will take place at the Prospera Centre in Chilliwack at 7pm. The Cents and Grizzlies are rare opponents as they […]

Mathieu Gosselin and the Cents offense didn’t go unnoticed by the league as he was named the BCHL Player of the Week. Throughout the week Gosselin was instrumental in the Cents success as he netted 5 goals and added 3 assists. The 2nd year forward and his line mates finally broke their offensive silence in […]

Make it three in a row for the Merritt Centennials as they delivered their most complete effort of the season to date and pulled past the Salmon Arm Silverbacks 5-2. To start the game, it took a while for the teams to find their flow. The game lacked intensity and consisted mostly of limited chances […]

The Merritt Centennials are looking for to string their first winning streak of the season together as they hit the road to take on the Salmon Arm Silverbacks tonight. The Centennials are coming off a clutch performance against the reigning BCHL Champion Wenatchee Wild. Despite giving up 3 goals on the powerplay in the first, […]

The Merritt Centennials offensive wheels continue to turn as they scored seven goals for the second game in a row, and used it to propel them to their second win in a row – this time over the defending BCHL Champion Wenatchee Wild. The first period was a tale of two different teams. The Wild […]

The Merritt Centennials suit up following their first win of the season, but will face who is so far the class of the Interior Division, and last year the class of the league in the Wenatchee Wild. The Centennials looked great through 40 minutes of play on Tuesday night against the Surrey Eagles. Despite not […]