Cents topple Kings in season opener, split first weekend of BCHL action
The Merritt Centennials have one win and one loss after the opening weekend of the BCHL regular season.
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Merritt Centennials tap veteran forward as new captain
Aidan Lindblad will don the ‘C’ this year for the Cents.
Cents lose two exhibition games to West Kelowna in back-and-forth affairs
Looking to come back bigger and better than ever, the Merritt Centennials hit the ice for their first pair of 2023/24 preseason games this weekend.
Jugnauth family wins Merritt Centennials annual golf tournament
A potential Merritt Centennials returnee and his family won the team’s golf tournament fundraiser this past Saturday (August 26) on the greens of the Merritt Golf and Country Club.
Centennials to take on Chiefs, Grizzlies at 2023 BCHL Showcase in Seattle
The Cents will take on the Chiefs and the Grizzlies at this year’s British Columbia Hockey League (BCHL) Showcase, set to take place in Seattle, Wash. from October 22 to 26.
City staff installing ice surface at Nicola Valley Memorial Arena
Skates will soon glide in Merritt once again as city staff work to install the ice at the Nicola Valley Memorial Arena (NVMA).
Former Merritt Centennial receives league community service award
The British Columbia Hockey League (BCHL) has announced that former Merritt Centennial, Conor Farren, is a recipient of this year’s Kyle Turris Community Service Award.
Cents add pair of scouts to staff, look to reach new demographic of players
The Cents have added two scouts to their staff, looking to seek out prospective players in B.C. and across the country.
BCHL announces officiating staff for 2023/24 season
Finding their footing as they gear up for their inaugural season as an independent league, British Columbia Hockey League (BCHL) officials have announced their officiating team for the 2023/24 season.
Q&A with new Cents Head Coach and Assistant Manager Brian Passmore
A new British Columbia Hockey League (BCHL) season, the first of its kind under new independent rules, is quickly approaching, and the Merritt Herald sat down with new Head Coach and Assistant General Manager Brian Passmore to discuss his vision for the team and his experience.
Centennials hire Connor Logan as new assistant coach
Building both their roster and coaching staff in anticipation of a landmark season for the team and the league as a whole, the Merritt Centennials have signed Connor Logan as their new assistant coach.
Cents sign goaltender from Boston ID Camp
Cents hockey staff signed Lane following their first-ever camp in Massachusetts last month.
Local youth goalie captures BCHL spring league with team
One chapter just came to an end for local hockey goalie Nathan Van Rensburg as he graduated high school, but it looks like several doors for the next chapter in his life have already started to open.
Centennials bolstering roster in offseason under new leadership
Adjusting to a ‘new normal’ within the now-independent British Columbia Hockey League (BCHL) while also looking to strengthen their roster for the upcoming season, the Merritt Centennials have made a number of trades and player signings, including two newly-allowed international players.
Cents to partner with U.S. hockey academy for upcoming season
In the midst of an offseason rebuild of its front office and coaching staff, the Merritt Centennials have announced a new partnership with a New England-based hockey academy.
Merritt Centennials pick Passmore as new head coach and assistant manager
Looking to build back stronger after a disappointing season last year, the Merritt Centennials announced that they have hired Brian Passmore to replace Curtis Toneff as the team’s assistant general manager and head coach.
Centennials hosting Rubber Duck Race fundraiser
The Cents’ first annual Rubber Duck Race will take place next month, giving participants the opportunity to support the team, win some cash, and cheer on their plastic waterfowl.
BCHL announces move to leave Hockey Canada, become independent league
The British Columbia Hockey League (BCHL), a junior-level league which includes the Merritt Centennials and 17 other teams, has announced it will soon cut ties with Hockey Canada, instead becoming an independent league.
Merritt Centennials part ways with head coach
The Merritt Centennials announced today (April 26) that they have parted ways with the team’s Head Coach and General Manager, Curtis Toneff.
Cents host Merritt Spring Camp, look back on golden season
Hosting the first of their training camps on home ice, Cents hockey operations staff looked to identify local talent to bring aboard.
