The Merritt Centennials scored beyond the first period for the first time this season, and had a great 40 minute effort, but nearly saw it go for naught as the Surrey Eagles stormed back in the final frame to make it too close for comfort in a 7-6 win. The game was delayed due to […]

The Centennials look for their first win of the season tonight as they host the Surrey Eagles. The opening weekend didn’t go to plan as the Cents saw two strong first period efforts undone by poor stretches of play that allowed the opposing team to take control of the game. In Salmon Arm, it was […]

The Vipers had their home opener spoiled by the Wenatchee Wild, and tonight at the NVMA they did the same to the Merritt Centennials. Despite a good crowd in the building to cheer on the hometown side for the first game of the season, the Centennials once again couldn’t pull out a full 60 minute […]

The Centennials are proud to announce their leadership group ahead of their Home Opener tonight against the Vernon Vipers. Assuming the role of Captain will be forward and 3rd year Cent, Nick Wicks. The Assistant Captains will be second year Cent Brendan Schneider, and newcomer Nic Granowicz. Nick Wicks takes over from Tyrell Buckley as […]

The Merritt Centennials will hope for a better finish in their Home Opener against the Vernon Vipers, than the fate they suffered in their Season Opener against Salmon Arm last night. Despite a strong first period that saw goals from Rylan Van Unen and Frazer Dodd, with assists from Nick Wicks and Matthew Kopperud, the […]

The Merritt Centennials impressed in the first period of their season opener, but faltered as the game went on especially in respects to special teams and the Salmon Arm Silverbacks were able to come back and pull out a win 4-2. The Centennials accomplished one of their game objectives, coming out strong in the first […]

The Merritt Centennials get set to open the season tonight against a division rival – the Salmon Arm Silverbacks. Last year the Centennials finished 6th in the Interior Division, leap frogging the Backs in the final week of the season, with a 24-27-5 record. The season series between the two teams saw the Centennials with […]

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE – September 6, 2018 – Merritt, BC – The Merritt Centennials are pleased to announce the signing of 2000 born right shot defenseman Brady Ziemer. The Carver, Minnesota native joins the Centennials by way of the Holy Family Catholic Fire in the United States High School (USHS) League. Last season with the […]

The Merritt Centennials traded chances with the Prince George Spruce Kings all night, but in the end were a little unlucky, and got a taste of their own medicine as Prince George came back to win it in overtime 4-3. The first period echoed the first exhibition game against the Vernon Vipers, exceptional goaltending, exceptional […]

The Centennials have a chance to wrap their preseason schedule with an even 2-2 record if they can pull out a win against the Prince George Spruce Kings tonight. The two teams met on Wednesday up north in PG, and the game needed extra time to decide a winner. Vincent Duplessis was solid in his […]