When was Merritt Centennials founded?

Merritt Centennials was founded in 1961 in Merritt, BC, CAN, Canada.

Where is Merritt Centennials based?

Merritt Centennials is based in Merritt, BC, CAN.

Who is the head coach of Merritt Centennials?

The head coach of Merritt Centennials is Brian Barrett.

What arena does Merritt Centennials play in?

Merritt Centennials play their home games at Nicola Valley Memorial Arena in Merritt, BC, CAN.

What are the team colors of Merritt Centennials?

The team colors of Merritt Centennials are Red, Black + White.

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1979-1980

1979-1980 Season

Merritt Centennials were 20-38-2 in the 1979-80 BCHL season with 42 points, 4th in the Interior Division and 9th overall.

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1979-1980 Merritt Centennials Player Stats

All Positions

Merritt Centennials — 1979-1980 Skater Stats
#	N	Skater	Regular Season						Postseason
#	N	Skater	GP	G	A	TP	PIM	+/-	GP	G	A	TP	PIM	+/-
BCHL
1.		Mark Sochatsky (C)	55	27	68	95	109	-
2.		Rich Norberg (F)	55	49	41	90	166	-
3.		Rick Mettler (D)	52	24	43	67	62	-
4.		Greg Cockrill (F)	47	35	31	66	9	-
5.		Dan Dejager (F)	55	20	40	60	73	-
6.		Roland Lundquist (D)	54	22	30	52	235	-
7.		Mark Blondin ()	46	13	21	34	38	-
8.		Karl Poeschek (F)	39	15	17	32	48	-
9.		Dan London (RW)	32	15	12	27	118	-
10.		Earl Smith ()	42	10	15	25	136	-
11.		Barry Smith (F/D)	27	3	21	24	85	-
12.		Carl Minnabarriet ()	36	8	9	17	84	-
13.		John Maskiewich (D)	54	8	9	17	38	-
14.		Dwaine Jurreit ()	52	10	3	13	16	-
15.		Terrence Grams ()	29	3	9	12	8	-
16.		Rodger Foulds ()	34	3	9	12	94	-
17.		Tony Pontarollo (F)	16	6	3	9	13	-
18.		Doug Balough (D)	15	2	6	8	67	-
19.		Mike Stainton ()	28	2	5	7	13	-
20.		Doug Demetric ()	35	0	7	7	22	-
21.		Brian Fuller ()	19	1	5	6	12	-
22.		Randy Newman ()	10	3	2	5	15	-
23.		Sam Styles (D)	28	0	4	4	75	-
24.		Sean Humphries (D)	12	0	3	3	9	-
25.		Butch Smith (F)	-	-	-	-	-	-

Merritt Centennials — 1979-1980 Goalie Stats
#	N	Goalie	Regular Season									Postseason
#	N	Goalie	GP	GAA	SV%	W	L	T	SO	TOI	SVS	GP	GAA	SV%
BCHL
1.		Dave Imrie (G)	-	-	-	-	-	-	-	-	-
2.		Trevor Gaalaas (G)	-	-	-	-	-	-	-	-	-

1979-1980 Merritt Centennials Staff

GM/Head CoachBrian Barrett

Team Staff History

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1979-1980 Merritt Centennials Demographics

Merritt Centennials Facts

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Team Colors: Red, Black + White
Town: Merritt, BC, CAN Map
Founded: 1961

1979-1980 Merritt Centennials Roster Facts

Nationalities

26 players
1 player

Experience

Merritt Centennials: 872 GP

Affiliated Team(s)

Arena Information

Arena Name: Nicola Valley Memorial Arena
Location: Merritt, BC, CAN
Capacity: 1 000
Construction Year: -

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Merritt Centennials Games

Merritt Centennials — 1979-1980 Games
date	home	visiting	score	league
04/13/2024 07:00 PM GMT-7	Merritt Centennials	Salmon Arm Silverbacks	1 - 4	BCHL
04/12/2024 06:00 PM GMT-7	Salmon Arm Silverbacks	Merritt Centennials	1 - 0	BCHL
04/10/2024 07:35 PM GMT-7	Merritt Centennials	Salmon Arm Silverbacks	5 - 4	BCHL
04/09/2024 07:00 PM GMT-7	Merritt Centennials	Salmon Arm Silverbacks	1 - 4	BCHL
04/06/2024 06:00 PM GMT-7	Salmon Arm Silverbacks	Merritt Centennials	2 - 3	BCHL

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Latest Transactions

Merritt Centennials — Latest Transactions
Date	Status		Player	Team	Source
09/02/2024	Confirmed	leaving	Karlis Mezsargs (G)	HK Mogo	Details
08/14/2024	Confirmed	leaving	Jonathan Wong (D)	Alberni Valley Bulldogs	Details
07/04/2024	Confirmed	leaving	Sam Grabner (D)	Powell River Kings	Details
07/04/2024	Confirmed	leaving	Ben Wright (F)	Powell River Kings	Details
07/02/2024	Confirmed	leaving	Matthew Gillard (D)	Grande Prairie Storm	Details
06/26/2024	Confirmed	leaving	Dennison Monahan (D)	Victoria Grizzlies	Details
06/24/2024	Confirmed	leaving	Michael Stenberg (F)	Maine Nordiques	Details
06/20/2024	Confirmed	leaving	Nathan Taylor (F)	Victoria Grizzlies	Details

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Merritt Centennials History and Standings

Merritt Centennials — Season History
season	league	GP	W	OTW	T	OTL	L	TP	GF	GA	P/GP	rank	postseason
2023-2024	BCHL	54	22	-	-	6	26	50	176	206	0.93	6	Conference QF loss
2022-2023	BCHL	54	12	-	-	5	37	29	136	302	0.54	9	Did not make playoffs
2021-2022	BCHL	54	3	-	-	4	47	10	96	327	0.19	9	Did not make playoffs
2020-2021	BCHL	20	3	-	-	0	17	6	45	91	0.3	3	No playoffs held
2019-2020	BCHL	58	14	-	-	4	40	32	168	279	0.55	7	Did not make playoffs
2018-2019	BCHL	58	36	-	-	7	15	79	220	182	1.36	2	First round loss
2017-2018	BCHL	58	24	-	-	5	27	55	185	177	0.95	6	First round loss
2016-2017	BCHL	58	23	-	-	8	25	56	183	186	0.97	5	Division Semifinal loss
2015-2016	BCHL	58	23	2	1	4	30	51	204	242	0.88	5	Did not make playoffs
2014-2015	BCHL	58	32	-	0	2	24	66	208	207	1.14	3	Division Semifinal loss
2013-2014	BCHL	58	31	7	4	1	22	67	184	165	1.16	4	Division Semifinal loss
2012-2013	BCHL	56	31	2	3	5	17	70	183	148	1.25	3	Conference SF loss
2011-2012	BCHL	60	34	-	2	6	18	76	194	171	1.27	2	Conference Final loss
2010-2011	BCHL	60	22	-	1	6	31	51	157	216	0.85	6	Conference QF loss
2009-2010	BCHL	60	22	-	0	2	36	46	215	319	0.77	7	Conference QF loss
2008-2009	BCHL	60	13	-	0	3	44	29	148	288	0.48	8	Did not make playoffs
2007-2008	BCHL	60	13	-	1	8	38	35	156	305	0.58	8	Did not make playoffs
2006-2007	BCHL	60	25	-	1	7	27	58	212	259	0.97	6	Conference QF loss
2005-2006	BCHL	60	33	-	1	8	18	75	236	205	1.25	4	Conference SF loss
2004-2005	BCHL	60	27	-	0	3	30	57	210	223	0.95	6	Conference QF loss
2003-2004	BCHL	60	29	-	0	4	27	62	221	249	1.03	4	Conference QF loss
2002-2003	BCHL	60	28	-	4	2	26	62	242	228	1.03	4	Conference QF loss
2001-2002	BCHL	60	25	-	0	3	32	53	215	245	0.88	6	Conference QF loss
2000-2001	BCHL	60	30	-	-	9	21	69	223	214	1.15	2	Final loss
1999-2000	BCHL	60	33	-	0	5	22	71	240	220	1.18	4	Conference Final loss
1998-1999	BCHL	60	23	-	-	6	31	52	224	277	0.87	4	Conference SF loss
1997-1998	BCHL	60	24	-	-	4	32	52	223	238	0.87	4	First round loss
1996-1997	BCHL	60	23	-	4	0	33	48	179	262	0.8	5	Conference SF loss
1995-1996	BCHL	60	26	-	2	-	32	54	246	258	0.9	3	Quarterfinal loss
1994-1995	BCJHL	60	18	-	2	-	40	38	209	340	0.63	4	Did not make playoffs

Merritt Centennials Stars And Cult Players

Where Are They Now?

Played in the team during season

Merritt Centennials — Where Are They Now
#	player	season	team	league	GP	G	A	TP	PIM
1.	Jace Koenigsmark (F)	2026-2027	Univ. of South Florida	ACHA III	12	15	16	31	0
2.	Jack Ziliotto (F)	2026-2027	Oklahoma State Univ.	ACHA II	15	12	11	23	2
3.	Cooper Faughnan (F)	2026-2027	Prince George Spruce Kings	BCHL	17	8	13	21	4
4.	John Schiavo (F)	2026-2027	Italian Heritage Team	-	6	8	8	16	2
5.	Michael Regush (F)	2026-2027	Blue Devils Weiden	DEL 2	14	5	10	15	6
6.	Nicholas Remissong (F)	2026-2027	Air Force Academy	ACHA III	6	8	6	14	23
7.	Christian Buono (F)	2026-2027	Powell River Regals	WCSHL	5	3	9	12	2
8.	Mathieu Gosselin (F)	2026-2027	Guildford Flames	-	10	3	9	12	2
9.	Matthew Kopperud (F)	2026-2027	Rødovre Mighty Bulls	Metal Ligaen	17	5	5	10	8
10.	Daniel V. Tkac (F)	2026-2027	HKM Zvolen	Extraliga	17	4	6	10	10

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Average Height, Weight, Age Per Season

Merritt Centennials — Roster Demographics
Season	Roster	Height	Weight	Age
2023-2024	View Roster	6'1"	185 lbs	19.70
2022-2023	View Roster	6'0"	183 lbs	19.33
2021-2022	View Roster	6'0"	183 lbs	19.09
2020-2021	View Roster	6'0"	183 lbs	19.50
2019-2020	View Roster	6'0"	183 lbs	19.21

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Regular Season

Franchise All-Time Points

Merritt Centennials — Franchise All-Time Points
#	Player	GP	G	A	TP
1.	Darrell Zelinski (F)	65	160	187	347
2.	Al Rushton (F)	165	127	142	269
3.	Guy Prince (F)	219	95	154	249
4.	Pat Ryan (F)	150	102	131	233
5.	Kevin Cheveldave (F)	126	107	117	224

Franchise All-Time Goals

Merritt Centennials — Franchise All-Time Goals
#	Player	GP	G	A	TP
1.	Darrell Zelinski (F)	65	160	187	347
2.	Al Rushton (F)	165	127	142	269
3.	Kevin Cheveldave (F)	126	107	117	224
4.	Bill Muckalt (F)	157	103	105	208
5.	Pat Ryan (F)	150	102	131	233

Franchise All-Time Assists

Merritt Centennials — Franchise All-Time Assists
#	Player	GP	G	A	TP
1.	Darrell Zelinski (F)	65	160	187	347
2.	Guy Prince (F)	219	95	154	249
3.	Al Rushton (F)	165	127	142	269
4.	Ryan Minnabarriet (F)	212	86	135	221
5.	Pat Ryan (F)	150	102	131	233

Franchise All-Time Penalty Min.

Merritt Centennials — Franchise All-Time Penalty Min.
#	Player	GP	G	TP	PIM
1.	Mike Catchpole (D)	98	22	62	733
2.	Greg Agar (F)	108	79	177	623
3.	John B. Graham (F)	170	57	126	581
4.	Mike Ewanchuk (F)	164	22	68	524
5.	Brad Carpenter (F)	230	73	177	523

Franchise All-Time Games Played

Merritt Centennials — Franchise All-Time Games Played
#	Player	GP	G	A	TP
1.	Silvan Harper (F)	235	37	51	88
2.	Brad Carpenter (F)	230	73	104	177
3.	Guy Prince (F)	219	95	154	249
4.	Ryan Minnabarriet (F)	212	86	135	221
5.	Rylan Van Unen (F)	212	47	42	89

Franchise All-Time Points Per Game

Merritt Centennials — Franchise All-Time Points Per Game
#	Player	GP	G	TP	P/GP
1.	Kelly Ferner (F)	57	55	134	2.35
2.	Fred Berry (F)	60	60	136	2.27
3.	Ken Stroud (F)	66	55	140	2.12
4.	Joe Rybar (F)	96	67	196	2.04
5.	Jeff Kitsch (F)	20	23	40	2.00

Franchise All-Time Points Per Season

Merritt Centennials — Franchise All-Time Points Per Season
#	Player	Season	League	GP	G	A	TP	P/GP	PIM
1.	Ken Stroud (F)	1977-1978	BCJHL	66	55	85	140	2.12	116
2.	Fred Berry (F)	1973-1974	BCJHL	60	60	76	136	2.27	91
3.	Kelly Ferner (F)	1977-1978	BCJHL	57	55	79	134	2.35	203
4.	Brent Demerais (F)	1983-1984	BCJHL	60	67	58	125	2.08	188
5.	Joe Rybar (F)	1993-1994	BCJHL	44	42	79	121	2.75	39

Franchise All-Time Goals Per Season

Merritt Centennials — Franchise All-Time Goals Per Season
#	Player	Season	League	GP	G	A	TP	P/GP	PIM
1.	Brent Demerais (F)	1983-1984	BCJHL	60	67	58	125	2.08	188
2.	Fred Berry (F)	1973-1974	BCJHL	60	60	76	136	2.27	91
3.	Darrell Zelinski (F)	1973-1974	BCJHL	-	60	57	117	-	-
4.	John Coyle (F)	1995-1996	BCHL	58	58	54	112	1.93	35
5.	Bill Muckalt (F)	1993-1994	BCJHL	43	58	51	109	2.53	99

Franchise All-Time Assists Per Season

Merritt Centennials — Franchise All-Time Assists Per Season
#	Player	Season	League	GP	G	A	TP	P/GP	PIM
1.	Ken Stroud (F)	1977-1978	BCJHL	66	55	85	140	2.12	116
2.	Kelly Ferner (F)	1977-1978	BCJHL	57	55	79	134	2.35	203
3.	Joe Rybar (F)	1993-1994	BCJHL	44	42	79	121	2.75	39
4.	Fred Berry (F)	1973-1974	BCJHL	60	60	76	136	2.27	91
5.	Gary Sirkia (F)	1977-1978	BCJHL	65	34	76	110	1.69	73

Franchise All-Time Penalty Min. Per Season

Merritt Centennials — Franchise All-Time Penalty Min. Per Season
#	Player	Season	League	GP	G	A	TP	P/GP	PIM
1.	Mike Catchpole (D)	1985-1986	BCJHL	50	14	21	35	0.70	409
2.	Robert Pfoh (F)	1982-1983	BCJHL	43	10	12	22	0.51	376
3.	Greg Agar (F)	1975-1976	BCJHL	56	39	48	87	1.55	323
4.	Brad Loring (F)	1988-1989	BCJHL	55	14	7	21	0.38	306
5.	Greg Agar (F)	1974-1975	BCJHL	52	40	50	90	1.73	300