Payton Matsui Commits To Fairbanks

The Merritt Centennials are proud to announce that forward Payton Matsui (00) has committed to NCAA Division I program Alaska Fairbanks. Matsui has been a leader in the locker room and on the ice this season, and his tenacious play has finally paid off in a scholarship. The Lakeville, Minnesota product currently sits second on […]

Game Day Preview: Cents @ Warriors – Jan. 11

The Merritt Centennials (10-27-1-3) look to take game 2 of this weekend’s double header against the West Kelowna Warriors (8-25-5-2) tonight. The Merritt Centennials had a tough outing last night where a 49 second span in the first period really was the game as they couldn’t come back from the 3 goal turn in an […]

Cents Can’t Rebound After Tough First Frame

The Merritt Centennials had a tough 49 second span in the first period and couldn’t come back from the 3 goal turn in an eventual 5-3 loss to the West Kelowna Warriors. The Cents had a number of young players in the lineup and early on you wouldn’t know it. It wasn’t until the Centennials […]

Cents Add Johnston, Lose Galloway

Photo Credit: Garrett James & Kamloops This Week The Merritt Centennials are pleased to announce the signing of defender Brody Johnston (03) from the Kamloops Storm of the KIJHL. Unfortunately, Cents D Tyson Galloway (03) will join the Calgary Hitmen of the WHL for the remainder of the season. Johnston hails from Vanderhoof, BC and […]

Game Day Preview: Cents Vs Warriors – Jan 10

Photos: Jennifer Small & Tami Quan The Merritt Centennials (10-26-1-3) face off against the West Kelowna Warriors (7-25-5-2) tonight. The Centennials are coming off a pair of games against the Trail Smoke Eaters and had their best periods early on in both games as they rode goals from AP Brett Mero and Christian Buono to […]

Cents Ship Werenka To Spruce Grove

Photo Credit: Garrett James The Merritt Centennials are sending D Olson Werenka (99) to the Spruce Grove Saints of the AJHL for future considerations. Werenka, a Calgary native, is returning to his home province to conclude his Junior career. This season with the Cents he had 3 goals and 14 assists in 31 games played. […]

Cents Sign Local Defender

The Merritt Centennials announced today that they have signed defenseman Chase Cooke (03) of the KIJHL’s Princeton Posse for the remainder of the season. A Merritt local, Cooke is no stranger to the team and fans. He’s suited up for 5 games this year as an affiliate, and has been a part of Cents training […]

Cents Trade Osadick To Trail

The Merritt Centennials have sent F Matt Osadick (00) to the Trail Smoke Eaters in exchange for future considerations. Osadick was acquired by Barry Wolff in the off-season in exchange for goaltender Vincent Duplessis, forward Frazer Dodd and future considerations and came in with a lot of hype. Scoring 63 points in 45 regular season […]

Marshall Shines, But Smoke Eaters Win

The Merritt Centennials had the game within their grasp once again, but the Smoke Eaters rode another strong third period to a 5-2 victory. It was another great start for the Merritt Centennials who were on the wrong end of he shot clock, but were able to be on the right side of the score […]

Cents Send Berkopec To Express

The Merritt Centennials announced a trade today that sends defender Joey Berkopec (99) to the Coquitlam Express in exchange for future considerations. Berkopec was in his 3rd year as a part of the Centennials and was arguably their top defenseman. To date he had tallied 3 goals and 14 assists for 17 points this season, […]