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1997-1998 Merritt Centennials Player Stats
All Positions
| # | N | Skater | GP | G | A | TP | PIM | +/- | GP | G | A | TP | PIM | +/- |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 BCHL | ||||||||||||||
| 1. | | 60 | 31 | 47 | 78 | 68 | - | 3 | 2 | 4 | 6 | 4 | ||
| 2. | | 29 | 33 | 22 | 55 | 19 | - | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | ||
| 3. | | 60 | 16 | 25 | 41 | 41 | - | 3 | 2 | 2 | 4 | 2 | ||
| 4. | | 57 | 6 | 30 | 36 | 41 | - | 3 | 0 | 2 | 2 | 4 | ||
| 5. | | 56 | 20 | 14 | 34 | 48 | - | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | ||
| 6. | | 29 | 13 | 21 | 34 | 48 | - | |||||||
| 7. | | 60 | 9 | 21 | 30 | 39 | - | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | ||
| 8. | | 49 | 16 | 12 | 28 | 49 | - | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | ||
| 9. | | 46 | 11 | 15 | 26 | 84 | - | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | ||
| 10. | | 48 | 7 | 18 | 25 | 80 | - | 3 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 6 | ||
| 11. | | 30 | 11 | 13 | 24 | 27 | - | 3 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 6 | ||
| 12. | | 39 | 8 | 16 | 24 | 14 | - | 3 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 2 | ||
| 13. | | 33 | 7 | 13 | 20 | 53 | - | |||||||
| 14. |  | 51 | 6 | 14 | 20 | 20 | - | 3 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 2 | ||
| 15. | | 53 | 4 | 16 | 20 | 52 | - | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | ||
| 16. | | 60 | 1 | 19 | 20 | 161 | - | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 8 | ||
| 17. | | 53 | 9 | 8 | 17 | 51 | - | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | ||
| 18. | | 57 | 5 | 9 | 14 | 96 | - | 3 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 4 | ||
| 19. | | 34 | 4 | 5 | 9 | 85 | - | 3 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 12 | ||
| 20. | | 49 | 1 | 5 | 6 | 18 | - | 3 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 | ||
| 21. | | 22 | 2 | 3 | 5 | 43 | - | |||||||
| 22. | | 3 | 0 | 5 | 5 | 2 | - | |||||||
| 23. | | 28 | 0 | 4 | 4 | 26 | - | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | ||
| 24. | | 6 | 2 | 1 | 3 | 6 | - | |||||||
| 25. | | 21 | 1 | 2 | 3 | 37 | - | |||||||
| 26. | | 4 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 8 | - | |||||||
| 27. | | 10 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 21 | - | |||||||
| 28. | | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | - | |||||||
| 29. | | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | - | |||||||
| 30. | | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | - | |||||||
| 31. | | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | - | |||||||
| 32. | | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 6 | - | |||||||
| 33. | | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 4 | - | |||||||
| 34. | | 7 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 38 | - | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | ||
| # | N | Goalie | GP | GAA | SV% | W | L | T | SO | TOI | SVS | GP | GAA | SV% |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| BCHL | ||||||||||||||
| 1. |  | 28 | 3.80 | .907 | - | - | - | - | - | - | ||||
| 2. | | 28 | 3.59 | .900 | - | - | - | - | - | - | 3 | 3.00 | .920 | |
| 3. | | 11 | 5.57 | .865 | - | - | - | - | - | - | ||||
1997-1998 Merritt Centennials Staff
- Head CoachEd Beers
- Asst. CoachMike Vandekamp
- BroadcasterTodd Miller
- Dir. of Hockey OperationsBrian Barrett
- Franchise OwnerDave Williams
Stories
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1997-1998 Merritt Centennials Demographics
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Merritt Centennials Facts
- Plays in
- -
- Team Colors
- Red, Black + White
- Town
- Merritt, BC, CAN
Map - Founded
- 1961
1997-1998 Merritt Centennials Roster Facts
- Nationalities
- 37 players
- Experience
- Merritt Centennials: 2 080 GP
- Affiliated Team(s)
Arena Information
- Arena Name
- Nicola Valley Memorial Arena
- Location
- Merritt, BC, CAN
- Capacity
- 1 000
- Construction Year
- -
Merritt Centennials Games
| date | home | visiting | score | league |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 04/14/2024 02:00 AM UTC |  Merritt Centennials |  Salmon Arm Silverbacks | 1 - 4 | BCHL |
| 04/13/2024 01:00 AM UTC | Salmon Arm Silverbacks | Merritt Centennials | 1 - 0 | BCHL |
| 04/11/2024 02:35 AM UTC | Merritt Centennials | Salmon Arm Silverbacks | 5 - 4 | BCHL |
| 04/10/2024 02:00 AM UTC | Merritt Centennials | Salmon Arm Silverbacks | 1 - 4 | BCHL |
| 04/07/2024 01:00 AM UTC | Salmon Arm Silverbacks | Merritt Centennials | 2 - 3 | BCHL |
Latest Transactions
08/14/2024
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07/04/2024
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Leaving forPowell River Kings
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Leaving forPowell River Kings
07/02/2024
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06/26/2024
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06/24/2024
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Leaving forMaine Nordiques
06/20/2024
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Leaving forVictoria Grizzlies
Merritt Centennials History and Standings
| season | league | GP | W | L | T | OTW | OTL | GF | GA | PTS | PPG | rank | postseason |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023-2024 | BCHL | 54 | 22 | 26 | - | - | 6 | 176 | 206 | 50 | 0.93 | 6 | Conference QF loss  |
| 2022-2023 | BCHL | 54 | 12 | 37 | - | - | 5 | 136 | 302 | 29 | 0.54 | 9 | Did not make playoffs |
| 2021-2022 | BCHL | 54 | 3 | 47 | - | - | 4 | 96 | 327 | 10 | 0.19 | 9 | Did not make playoffs |
| 2020-2021 | BCHL | 20 | 3 | 17 | - | - | 0 | 45 | 91 | 6 | 0.3 | 3 | No playoffs held |
| 2019-2020 | BCHL | 58 | 14 | 40 | - | - | 4 | 168 | 279 | 32 | 0.55 | 7 | Did not make playoffs |
| 2018-2019 | BCHL | 58 | 36 | 15 | - | - | 7 | 220 | 182 | 79 | 1.36 | 2 | First round loss |
| 2017-2018 | BCHL | 58 | 24 | 27 | - | - | 5 | 185 | 177 | 55 | 0.95 | 6 | First round loss |
| 2016-2017 | BCHL | 58 | 23 | 25 | - | - | 8 | 183 | 186 | 56 | 0.97 | 5 | Division Semifinal loss |
| 2015-2016 | BCHL | 58 | 23 | 30 | 1 | 2 | 4 | 204 | 242 | 51 | 0.88 | 5 | Did not make playoffs |
| 2014-2015 | BCHL | 58 | 32 | 24 | 0 | - | 2 | 208 | 207 | 66 | 1.14 | 3 | Division Semifinal loss |
| 2013-2014 | BCHL | 58 | 31 | 22 | 4 | 7 | 1 | 184 | 165 | 67 | 1.16 | 4 | Division Semifinal loss |
| 2012-2013 | BCHL | 56 | 31 | 17 | 3 | 2 | 5 | 183 | 148 | 70 | 1.25 | 3 | Conference SF loss |
| 2011-2012 | BCHL | 60 | 34 | 18 | 2 | - | 6 | 194 | 171 | 76 | 1.27 | 2 | Conference Final loss |
| 2010-2011 | BCHL | 60 | 22 | 31 | 1 | - | 6 | 157 | 216 | 51 | 0.85 | 6 | Conference QF loss |
| 2009-2010 | BCHL | 60 | 22 | 36 | 0 | - | 2 | 215 | 319 | 46 | 0.77 | 7 | Conference QF loss |
| 2008-2009 | BCHL | 60 | 13 | 44 | 0 | - | 3 | 148 | 288 | 29 | 0.48 | 8 | Did not make playoffs |
| 2007-2008 | BCHL | 60 | 13 | 38 | 1 | - | 8 | 156 | 305 | 35 | 0.58 | 8 | Did not make playoffs |
| 2006-2007 | BCHL | 60 | 25 | 27 | 1 | - | 7 | 212 | 259 | 58 | 0.97 | 6 | Conference QF loss |
| 2005-2006 | BCHL | 60 | 33 | 18 | 1 | - | 8 | 236 | 205 | 75 | 1.25 | 4 | Conference SF loss |
| 2004-2005 | BCHL | 60 | 27 | 30 | 0 | - | 3 | 210 | 223 | 57 | 0.95 | 6 | Conference QF loss |
| 2003-2004 | BCHL | 60 | 29 | 27 | 0 | - | 4 | 221 | 249 | 62 | 1.03 | 4 | Conference QF loss |
| 2002-2003 | BCHL | 60 | 28 | 26 | 4 | - | 2 | 242 | 228 | 62 | 1.03 | 4 | Conference QF loss |
| 2001-2002 | BCHL | 60 | 25 | 32 | 0 | - | 3 | 215 | 245 | 53 | 0.88 | 6 | Conference QF loss |
| 2000-2001 | BCHL | 60 | 30 | 21 | - | - | 9 | 223 | 214 | 69 | 1.15 | 2 | Final loss |
| 1999-2000 | BCHL | 60 | 33 | 22 | 0 | - | 5 | 240 | 220 | 71 | 1.18 | 4 | Conference Final loss |
| 1998-1999 | BCHL | 60 | 23 | 31 | - | - | 6 | 224 | 277 | 52 | 0.87 | 4 | Conference SF loss |
| 1997-1998 | BCHL | 60 | 24 | 32 | - | - | 4 | 223 | 238 | 52 | 0.87 | 4 | First round loss |
| 1996-1997 | BCHL | 60 | 23 | 33 | 4 | - | 0 | 179 | 262 | 48 | 0.8 | 5 | Conference SF loss |
| 1995-1996 | BCHL | 60 | 26 | 32 | 2 | - | - | 246 | 258 | 54 | 0.9 | 3 | Quarterfinal loss |
| 1994-1995 | BCJHL | 60 | 18 | 40 | 2 | - | - | 209 | 340 | 38 | 0.63 | 4 | Did not make playoffs |
Merritt Centennials Stars And Cult Players
Where Are They Now?
Played in the team during season
| # | player | season | team | league | GP | G | A | PTS | PIM |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1. | John Schiavo (F) | 2026-2027 | Italian Heritage Team | - | 6 | 8 | 8 | 16 | 2 |
| 2. | Jack Ziliotto (F) | 2026-2027 | Oklahoma State Univ. | ACHA II | 1 | 0 | 2 | 2 | 0 |
| 3. | Matt Kopperud (F) | 2026-2027 | Rødovre Mighty Bulls | Metal Ligaen | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 |
| 4. | Luke Santerno (F) | 2026-2027 | Bordeaux | Champions HL | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 5. | Dennison Monahan (D) | 2026-2027 | Princeton Univ. | NCAA | - | - | - | - | - |
| 6. | Dylan Lariviere (F) | 2026-2027 | Brock Univ. | USports | - | - | - | - | - |
| 7. | Ben Wright (F) | 2026-2027 | Ontario Tech Univ. | USports | - | - | - | - | - |
| 8. | Tyler Ward (F) | 2026-2027 | Eisbären Regensburg | DEL 2 | - | - | - | - | - |
| 9. | Jalen McRae (F) | 2026-2027 | Logan Lake Miners | BCIHL | - | - | - | - | - |
| 10. |  Daniel V. Tkac (F) | 2026-2027 | HKM Zvolen | Extraliga | - | - | - | - | - |
Average Height, Weight, Age Per Season
| Season | Roster | Height | Weight | Age |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023-2024 | View Roster | 6'1" | 185 lbs | 19.58 |
| 2022-2023 | View Roster | 6'0" | 183 lbs | 19.19 |
| 2021-2022 | View Roster | 6'0" | 183 lbs | 18.91 |
| 2020-2021 | View Roster | 5'11" | 183 lbs | 19.32 |
| 2019-2020 | View Roster | 6'0" | 183 lbs | 19.06 |
Regular Season
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
| # | 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
| # | 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.
| # | 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
| # | 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
| # | Player | GP | G | TP | PPG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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
| # | Player | Season | GP | G | TP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1. | Ken Stroud (F) | 1977-1978 | 66 | 55 | 140 |
| 2. | Fred Berry (F) | 1973-1974 | 60 | 60 | 136 |
| 3. | Kelly Ferner (F) | 1977-1978 | 57 | 55 | 134 |
| 4. | Brent Demerais (F) | 1983-1984 | 60 | 67 | 125 |
| 5. | Joe Rybar (F) | 1993-1994 | 44 | 42 | 121 |
Franchise All-Time Goals Per Season
| # | Player | Season | GP | G | TP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1. | Brent Demerais (F) | 1983-1984 | 60 | 67 | 125 |
| 2. | Fred Berry (F) | 1973-1974 | 60 | 60 | 136 |
| 3. | Darrell Zelinski (F) | 1973-1974 | - | 60 | 117 |
| 4. | John Coyle (F) | 1995-1996 | 58 | 58 | 112 |
| 5. | Bill Muckalt (F) | 1993-1994 | 43 | 58 | 109 |
Franchise All-Time Assists Per Season
| # | Player | Season | GP | A | TP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1. | Ken Stroud (F) | 1977-1978 | 66 | 85 | 140 |
| 2. | Kelly Ferner (F) | 1977-1978 | 57 | 79 | 134 |
| 3. | Joe Rybar (F) | 1993-1994 | 44 | 79 | 121 |
| 4. | Fred Berry (F) | 1973-1974 | 60 | 76 | 136 |
| 5. | Gary Sirkia (F) | 1977-1978 | 65 | 76 | 110 |
Franchise All-Time Penalty Min. Per Season
| # | Player | Season | GP | TP | PIM |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1. | Mike Catchpole (D) | 1985-1986 | 50 | 35 | 409 |
| 2. | Robert Pfoh (F) | 1982-1983 | 43 | 22 | 376 |
| 3. | Greg Agar (F) | 1975-1976 | 56 | 87 | 323 |
| 4. | Brad Loring (F) | 1988-1989 | 55 | 21 | 306 |
| 5. | Greg Agar (F) | 1974-1975 | 52 | 90 | 300 |
