Centennials Announce Leadership Group

The Merritt Centennials are very excited to announce their leadership group for the upcoming 2020-21 season. The Centennials coaches and staff felt it was important to name a leadership group early on in the exhibition season to set the tone both in and outside of the rink. There were plenty of candidates to choose from […]

Recap: Team Red Captures Barnes Cup In Dramatic Fashion

It was only fitting that the best of 3 series went the complete distance for intrasquad supremacy as Team Red was able to overcome Team White by way of shootout to capture the inaugural Barnes Cup by a score of 4-3. The first period got off to another hot start as Cubby Myers tallied his […]

Game Day Preview: Barnes Cup Game 3

After being treated to a defensive battle in game one of the Barnes Cup that saw a 3-1 victory go to Team White, Game 2 was full of offense as Team Red leveled the series with a 6-3 win. After being a non-factor in game 1, special teams became a focal point of game 2, […]

Recap: Team Red Forces Deciding Game 3 In The Barnes Cup

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 […]

Game Day Preview: Barnes Cup Game 2

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 […]

Recap: White Edges Red In Game 1 of the Barnes Cup

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 […]

Game Day Preview: Cents Vs Cents – Oct. 2

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 […]

Draft Profile: Talon Zakall

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 […]

Recap: Another Strong Day Of Intrasquad Play

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 […]

Trade: Cents Acquire Isaksson From Trail

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 […]