Conditions were perfect at the Sagebrush Golf and Sporting Club out at Nicola Lake on Saturday for the second annual Merritt Centennials Golf Classic.

A total of 72 golfers took part in the friendly four-ball event that saw all net proceeds go towards the running of the Centennials’ Junior A hockey club — the longest continually-running franchise in the British Columbia Hockey League.

Participants in the 18-hole Classic included a large number of Centennials’ alumni, including Bobby Vermette, Derry Menard, Chris Forsberg, Rich Brew, Colin Gage, Dave Dunnigan, Cuyler Dickie, Carter Shinkaruk, Jordan Pehr, current Cents head coach Luke Pierce and former NHLers Bill Muckalt and Paul Kruse.

Also taking part and lending a helping hand were current Centennials Malik Kaila, Shane Poulsen and Rhett Willcox.

Participants enjoyed dinner and refreshments as the sun set over Nicola Lake. Ian Webster/Herald

Participants enjoyed dinner and refreshments as the sun set over Nicola Lake. Ian Webster/Herald

The Cents’ Classic received strong support from the local business community with the likes of Dennis Couture, Wayne Fulcher, Tom Lutz, Peter Moyes, Gary Dixon, Brian Snee and Ron and Jerry Sanders all taking part.

“It was a great event, and everybody had a good time,” Centennials marketing director Dustin Scafe said. “Once again, Don Harvey and the rest of the staff at Sagebrush did a fantastic job as hosts.”

In addition to the golfing, the day included a delicious dinner prepared by the Centennials’ Booster Club, a silent auction and a putting tournament.