Cents end season with pair of blowout losses
The Merritt Centennials season has officially come to a close, with the team failing to make the BCHL playoffs due to their 12–37–3–2 record this year.
Category: Hockey
Cents host season end award ceremony
As their golden season comes to a close, the Merritt Centennials took time to celebrate their successes and hand out some hardware to players during the team’s annual end-of-season awards ceremony.
Cents extend losing streak as season’s end approaches
During a weekend on the road, the Merritt Centennials were unsuccessful in breaking their losing steak, instead extending it to four games.
‘Unflinching’ community support keeps Centennials ticking
Rusty Brewer is one of the longest serving volunteers of the Merritt Centennials, having been with the team since 1978.
Cents break losing streak on Parents Weekend
The Merritt Centennials made the most of an unfortunate situation in this week of BCHL action, managing to sneak away with one of four points during an otherwise disastrous weekend of hockey.
Local Indigenous artist’s design featured at Canucks game
When her phone buzzed with the sound of an incoming text message late on Thursday evening, local artist Kayla Phillips could never have guessed the photo that was attached.
Gracie Graham meets the young players of Merritt Minor Hockey
After winning with Team Canada at the 2023 IIHF World Women’s U18 Championships, Defenceman Gracie Graham paid a visit to the players of the Merritt Minor Hockey Association.
Merritt Mixed Hockey Tournament hosts draft at the Empty Keg
On Thursday, February 16, recreational players gathered at the Empty Keg for the Merritt Mixed Hockey Tournament Draft.
Cents billet family recognized
A local hockey billet family is being recognized by the British Columbia Hockey League (BCHL) for their contributions to local hockey and for welcoming Cents players into their home.
Cents lose two straight as season winds down
After a series of tough wide-margin losses, the Merritt Centennials find themselves approaching the end of their season with an 11–27–3–2 record.
Highlights from the 54th annual Moccasin Hockey Tournament
Hockey action took over the Nicola Valley this past weekend as the 54th annual Moccasin Hockey Tournament was hosted at the Nicola Valley Memorial Arena.
That’s a 10-4, rubber ducky: Cents lose big in weekend split
The Merritt Centennials find themselves coming off of another split weekend, experiencing both triumph and major defeat against Prince George’s Spruce Kings during two away games.
Registration is still open for Merritt Mixer Adult Rec Hockey tournament
For the recreational players who are looking to socialize and have some fun playing the game they love, without all the aches and pains that traditionally comes with the sport, registration for the Merritt Mixer Adult Rec Hockey tournament is still open.
Cents fall short against Wenatchee Wild
The Merritt Centennials came up short in their lone effort this week, losing 4-3 in a tight game against the visitors from south of the border, Washington’s Wenatchee Wild.
Centennials host Salmon Arm Silverbacks on NVIT night
The Cents lost in a shootout to the West Kelowna Warriors in a road game on Wednesday, followed by a shutout loss to the Salmon Arm Silverbacks for NVIT night on Merritt’s home ice.
Merritt Centennials introduce new team leaders
The Merritt Centennials have announced a new leadership team after trading three of their four former captaincy group members at the BCHL’s January 10 trade deadline.
Graham reflects on recent championship run
Fresh off her championship run in Sweden, Gracie Graham, a defenceman for U18 Women’s Team Canada hockey team, caught up with the Herald and shared her thoughts about the experience.
Merritt U9 hockey team plays a game during road closure
While waiting roughly an hour for the highway to reopen from avalanche prevention work, Merritt’s U9 minor hockey team and parents made the most of the situation by hosting an impromptu hockey game.
Cents play West Kelowna Warriors for Family Literacy Night
The team hit the road for a game in Salmon Arm against the Silverbacks on Friday, winning 5-4, before taking a 6-4 loss at home to the West Kelowna Warriors during Family Literacy Night.
Cents kick off 2023 with a win
The Merritt Centennials got off to a flying start in 2023, capturing two points of a six point week, and making some major trades in the process.
