Jackson Krill makes the 2023 All Star Tournament
On Thursday, November 17, the BCHL announced their first 18 skaters that will be a part of the 3-on-3 All Star Tournament.
Category: Hockey
Cents’ busy weekend against the Spruce Kings and Vipers
The Merritt Centennials had a mildly successful weekend of regular season hockey this week, capturing a total of 3 points of a possible 6 across three games.
Cents observe Remembrance Day ahead of home game
The Merritt Centennials are taking time as individuals to pay their respects and honour those who have fought and died to protect Canadian freedoms before their afternoon game on November 11, as they attend the Merritt Legion’s Remembrance Day ceremony.
Merritt Centennials host Indigenous Night ceremony
Multiple Indigenous Cents alumni were present, and the proceedings included drumming, speeches, and a ceremonial puck drop.
Centennials break the ice with return of annual fundraiser
The Merritt Centennials Icebreaker is back in full force, and members of the community came out to support their local hockey team at the first gala since the beginning of the COVID-19 pandemic.
Local boys bring Merritt pride to various hockey leagues
Local talent is on full display this hockey season as a number of home grown players compete in various levels of hockey both in and out of the Nicola Valley.
Centennials play street hockey with local youth
The Cents played a number of games with the young hockey fans in the park’s multi-use sports box, taking advantage of the unusually warm weather and their free weekend schedule ahead of the BCHL showcase.
Local artist creates Orange Shirt Day logo for WHL
A local Merritt company collaborated with the Western Hockey League (WHL) to create an Orange Shirt Day logo that was used as a helmet decal for players last week.
Lancers connect with Nicola Valley’s Indigenous youth
As part of their mission, the Lancers have also collaborated with the Merritt Centennials to host their Lancers Hockey Academy and their Lancers Against Bullying presentation at the Nicola Valley Memorial Arena.
73’-74’ Cents team reunite during season opener
The Herald spoke with then team captain, Darrell Zelinski to talk get his thoughts on this reunion and on the Cents turning 50.
Merritt Centennials start their pre-season campaign
The Merritt Centennials have began playing their pre-season games, leading to the start of the official season on September 23.
Nicola Valley welcomes the UWindsor Lancers
On Saturday, August 27, the team and staff of the University of Windsor Lancers hockey team, along with representatives of Unifor Canada and First Nations Emergency Services Society, were present at Shulus Arbor for a welcoming ceremony.
NVMA’s drop-in hockey
Merrittonians will soon be breaking the ice, on the ice, as the City of Merritt offers up drop-in hockey at the Nicola Valley Memorial Arena (NVMA).
Recap of the Merritt Centennials ‘Hockey School’
The Merritt Centennials have recently concluded their youth camp last week. The Cents’ ‘Hockey School’ was a four-day skills camp held at the Nicola Valley Memorial Arena from August 15 to August 18.
Centennials to host their annual ‘Hockey School’
The Merritt Centennials will be hosting their annual Hockey School at the Nicola Valley Memorial Arena, from August 15 – 18.
Former Centennial to host summer hockey camp
A former Centennials player, also the team’s current goalie coach, is once again putting on his summer hockey camp at the Nicola Valley Memorial Arena.
TNRD donates to Merritt organizations
Two local area directors with the Thompson Nicola Regional District (TNRD) are giving back to the community, partnering up to donate $3500 to two Merritt-based non-profit societies.
Cents front office gear up for 50th season
The Merritt Centennials recently held their Annual General Meeting, setting the pace and leadership for a year they hope will be the best in franchise history.
The Centennials’ new mantra for season 50
The Herald sat down with Cents head coach, Curtis Toneff to discuss their past season, relationship with the community, and to learn more about their new mantra, “whatever it takes.”
LETTER: The Merritt Centennials thanks the community
The Centennials have traversed one of the most difficult years ever alongside our various supporters who allow us to do all that we do.
