Wicks Transferring To Clarkson

Alumnus Nick Wicks (98) is transferring from the University of Alaska Anchorage to Clarkson after UAA cancelled their season and announced they are dropping Hockey as a varsity sport. Wicks was a member of the Centennials for three seasons from 2016-2019 where he compiled 121 points over 177 games. He served as Captain during one […]

Forever A Cent – Nick Wicks

The Cents had one of their most successful seasons in 30 years, and with that comes the unfortunate reality that some of the best players to don a Centennials crest will be leaving for the next step in their hockey careers in the NCAA. In the coming weeks we will give one final salute to […]

Playoff Preview: Cents Vs Smoke Eaters – Game 2

The Merritt Centennials look to continue to defend home ice in game 2 of the BCHL playoffs against the Trail Smoke Eaters tonight. Last night the Cents were able to use the strengths of their game to their advantage: their speed, skill and depth up front were difference makers, and with the slate being wiped […]

Cents Celebrate Stellar Regular Season

The Merritt Centennials, fans, staff, volunteers, and supporters gathered on Sunday night to salute the Centennials record year. While the Cents were unable to capture 1st place in the Interior division, their .675 win percentage and 35 wins on the season were the most the town has seen in over 30 years. Below is a […]

Game Preview: Cents Vs Trail – Feb. 16th

The Merritt Centennials (42-15-4-3) get set for another Interior Division Showdown against the Trail Smoke Eaters (22-23-7-3) tonight. The Centennials are riding high after picking up their first win against the Penticton Vees in nearly two years last night. The Cents got a first period goal from Daniel Tkac after he stripped a defender and […]

Wicks Heating Up At Right Time

Photo Credit: Garrett James Photography The BCHL announced their Player of the Week today, and once again a Centennials player was among the honorable mentions. Captain Nick Wicks is starting to heat up offensively after a week that saw the Cents go 1-2, but Wicks pick up points in all three contests including a natural […]

Nick Wicks Commits

Merritt, BC – The Merritt Centennials are proud to announce that forward Nicholas Wicks has committed to the University of Alaska Anchorage for the 2019-20 season. The native of Delta, BC has been a member of the Merritt Centennials for the past two seasons and last season had his best offensive output to date with 12 […]