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 Scott Farrell.

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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1992-1993

1992-1993 Season

Merritt Centennials were 33-25-2 in the 1992-93 BCJHL season with 68 points, 4th in the Interior Division and 5th overall.

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1992-1993 Merritt Centennials Roster

Merritt Centennials — 1992-1993 Roster
	#	Player	A	Born	Birthplace	HT	WT	S
GOALTENDERS
		Joe Kennedy (G)	52	1974	Westbank, BC, CAN	5'9"	165	R
	#1	Dave Kilduff (G)	54	1972	Penticton, BC, CAN	5'9"	165	-
	#30	Dan Morrissey (G)	52	1974	Merritt, BC, CAN	5'11"	170	L
DEFENSEMEN
		Rob Armstrong (D)	53	1973	Coquitlam, BC, CAN	5'11"	185	L
	#6	Ryan Beamin (D)	50	1975	Chilliwack, BC, CAN	6'0"	190	R
	#2	Dan Blasko (D)	54	1972	Liberec, CZE	6'1"	185	L
	#23	Kelly Golby (D)	53	1973	Airdrie, AB, CAN	5'11"	190	L
		Derrek Harper (D)	53	1973	Princeton, BC, CAN	6'3"	209	L
	#4	Aaron Hoffman (D)	52	1974	Cranbrook, BC, CAN	5'10"	165	L
		Lawrence Klyne (D)	53	1972	Port Alberni, BC, CAN	5'11"	205	L
	#7	Jason Mansoff (D)	53	1972	Edmonton, AB, CAN	5'11"	201	L
		Andy Oakes (D)	50	1976	Princeton, BC, CAN	5'10"	185	L
	#5	Duane Puga (D)	53	1973	Merritt, BC, CAN	6'1"	185	-
		Doug Stewart (D)	54	1972	Kamloops, BC, CAN	6'0"	194	R
FORWARDS
	#24	Peter Arvanitis (C)	52	1974	Montréal, QC, CAN	5'10"	181	L
	#14	Cameron Campbell (LW)	52	1974	Sardis, BC, CAN	5'8"	174	-
		Gabe Graham (LW)	49	1977	Merritt, BC, CAN	6'1"	181	L
	#15	David Green (C)	53	1973	Castlegar, BC, CAN	5'11"	174	-
		Brad Koopmans (C)	54	1972	Smithers, BC, CAN	5'10"	194	L
	#8	Quinn McGowan (LW)	51	1975	Merritt, BC, CAN	6'2"	185	-
	#21	Pat Meehan (C)	53	1973	Prince George, BC, CAN	6'1"	190	R
		Mike Minnis (F)	52	1974	Cranbrook, BC, CAN	-	-	-
		Tom Mix (F)	53	1973	Prince George, BC, CAN	5'10"	170	L
	#9	Bill Muckalt (RW)	52	1974	Surrey, BC, CAN	6'1"	201	R
		Lorin Murdock (F)	52	1974	Kelowna, BC, CAN	6'0"	185	R
	#16	Mike Olaski (RW)	52	1974	Saskatoon, SK, CAN	6'1"	194	R
	#11	Guy Prince (LW)	54	1972	Prince George, BC, CAN	5'11"	190	L
		Derek Prue (C)	54	1972	Spruce Grove, AB, CAN	6'0"	190	L
		Matt Recchi (C)	54	1972	Kamloops, BC, CAN	5'7"	154	R
	#19	Andre Robichaud (C)	51	1974	Port Hardy, BC, CAN	5'11"	176	R
	#12	Joe Rybar (C)	52	1974	Fernie, BC, CAN	5'11"	170	R
	#27	Rob Szatmary (LW)	53	1973	Edmonton, AB, CAN	6'4"	220	L
	#18	Tyler Willis (RW)	49	1977	Princeton, BC, CAN	5'9"	172	R
	#17	Brian Zakall (RW)	54	1972	Penticton, BC, CAN	6'0"	161	R
Position: G: 3, D: 9, F: 17Av Age: 19.45 yearsAv Ht: 5'11"Av Wt: 183 lbsCompare with other teams »

1992-1993 Merritt Centennials Staff

Head CoachScott Farrell
GM/Head CoachBrian Barrett

Team Staff History

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1992-1993 Merritt Centennials Demographics

Merritt Centennials Facts

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

1992-1993 Merritt Centennials Roster Facts

Nationalities

32 players
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1 player

Experience

Merritt Centennials: 1 849 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 — 1992-1993 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

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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	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

Merritt Centennials — Where Are They Now
#	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	8	8	6	14	0
3.	Cooper Faughnan (F)	2026-2027	Prince George Spruce Kings	BCHL	6	4	6	10	2
4.	Nathan Taylor (F)	2026-2027	Ridge Meadows Flames	BCHC	8	4	3	7	12
5.	Daniel V. Tkac (F)	2026-2027	HKM Zvolen	Extraliga	10	3	4	7	6
6.	Mathieu Gosselin (F)	2026-2027	Guildford Flames	-	6	2	5	7	2
7.	Maddix McCagherty (F)	2026-2027	Prince Albert Raiders	WHL	9	1	6	7	2
8.	Michael Regush (F)	2026-2027	Blue Devils Weiden	DEL 2	7	0	7	7	0
9.	Matt Kopperud (F)	2026-2027	Rødovre Mighty Bulls	Metal Ligaen	8	3	2	5	2
10.	Diego Cuglietta (F)	2026-2027	Milano Hockey Club	ICEHL	9	3	2	5	6

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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	19.67
2022-2023	View Roster	6'0"	183 lbs	19.33
2021-2022	View Roster	6'0"	183 lbs	19.06
2020-2021	View Roster	5'11"	183 lbs	19.45
2019-2020	View Roster	6'0"	183 lbs	19.15

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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	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

Merritt Centennials — Franchise All-Time Points Per Season
#	Player	Season	League	GP	G	A	TP	PPG	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	PPG	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	PPG	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	PPG	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