Vees Fast Start Leads To Loss

The Merritt Centennials skated with the Penticton Vees through the final 40 minutes, but a 4 unanswered in the first from the Vees helped them to a 6-2 win. The Vees were able to get after the Cents early and often in the first period. Conner Hutchison opened the scoring just 4:08 into the game, […]

Game Day Preview: Cents @ Vees – Jan 24

The Merritt Centennials (10-31-1-3) look for revenge against the Penticton Vees (36-11-1-1) tonight. The Centennials come into the contest looking to forget the last time they were in the confines of the SOEC. The Cents had a decent first period. Despite giving up a highlight reel goal to Danny Weight, they were able to equalize […]

Merritt Mauled By Vees

The Cents were able to skate with the Vees for the first 20 minutes of hockey, but a 6 goal 2nd period led to a 9-1 route against the top team in the Interior. In the first period the teams were evenly matched, but skill was on display. Top prospect Danny Weight took on the […]

Game Day Preview: Cents @ Vees – Jan 17th

The Merritt Centennials (10-29-1-3) take on division rivals the Penticton Vees (33-11-1-1) tonight. The Centennials are coming off a hard fought loss to the Trail Smoke Eaters on Tuesday where they were in it until the final buzzer. 2 forwards short of a full deck, and with 2 defensive APs in the lineup, the team […]

Cents Fall For 3rd Straight

The Vees scored early, and the Cents fought the puck all night long in a 5-0 defeat at the SOEC. Penticton forward Colton Kalezic was able to beat Marshall after collecting a rebound 1:22 into the contest to make it 1-0 early. It was the formula the Vees would follow all night long to produce […]

Game Day Preview: Cents @ Vees – Nov. 30th

The Merritt Centennials (8-17-1-0) look for revenge against the Penticton Vees (22-8-1-0) tonight. The Merritt Centennials weren’t able to get the bounces last night, and Penticton cashed in when they had the chance for a 4-1 final. The first period was pretty even early on, but the Cents didn’t learn the lessons from Wednesday night in […]

Cents Slide In 3rd To Vees

The Merritt Centennials weren’t able to get the bounces on Friday night, and Penticton cashed in when they had the chance for a 4-1 final. The first period was pretty even early on, but the Cents didn’t learn the lessons from Wednesday night in regards to discipline and marched to the box 3 times in […]

Game Day Preview: Cents Vs Vees – Nov. 29th

The Merritt Centennials (8-16-1-0) look to rebound against the Penticton Vees (21-8-1-0) tonight. The Centennials had their ugliest game of the year on the last trip out, and are looking to use the bad taste as motivation, but forget the game. They started shorthanded due to a delay of game penalty in the warm up, […]

Powerplay The Difference Against Penticton

The Merritt Centennials saw their win streak snapped by their Interior Rival Penticton Vees on Sunday Afternoon. The first period, and the game saw the Cents just not able to finish off their chances. Tyler Ho scored the only even strength goal of the night for the Vees 9 minutes into the first to open […]

Game Day Preview: Cents Vs Vees – Oct. 27

The Merritt Centennials (4-10) take on their arch rival the Penticton Vees (13-3-1-0) this afternoon. For the first time this season the Cents have strung two wins in a row, and are looking to stay hot against perennial contender Penticton. On Friday night, it was a full team effort but the star that shone brightest […]