What league does Merritt Centennials play in?

Merritt Centennials play in the BCHC.

When was Merritt Centennials founded?

Merritt Centennials was founded in 2024 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 Henry Acres.

What arena does Merritt Centennials play in?

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

Who is the general manager of Merritt Centennials?

The general manager of Merritt Centennials is Brad Anstey.

What are the team colors of Merritt Centennials?

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

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Merritt Centennials are 1-0-1 in the 2026-27 BCHC season with 3 points, 1st in the Interior Division and 7th overall.

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2026-2027 Merritt Centennials Roster

	#	Player	A	Born	Birthplace	HT	WT	S
GOALTENDERS
	#1	Osamu Saskiw (G)	19	2007	Sherwood Park, AB, CAN	6'0"	172	L
		Lewis Schieve (G)	18	2008	Devon, AB, CAN	6'1"	161	L
DEFENSEMEN
	#77	Mason Ashcroft (D)	19	2007	Red Deer, AB, CAN	6'2"	181	R
	#2	Reed Belcourt (D)	19	2007	Water Valley, AB, CAN	6'2"	201	R
	#5	Clayton Candy (D)	18	2008	Mission, BC, CAN	5'9"	170	-
	#74	Mitchell DeCoste (D)	19	2007	Airdrie, AB, CAN	5'10"	185	R
	#28	Crosby Hollinshead (D)	18	2008	Calgary, AB, CAN	6'4"	170	L
	#16	Hank Johnsen (D)	18	2008	Red Deer, AB, CAN	6'0"	185	R
	#6	Riley Sinclair (D)	18	2008	St. Albert, AB, CAN	6'0"	181	L
	#89	Tyler Smith (D)	19	2007	Bonnyville, AB, CAN	5'11"	174	L
	#17	Evan Thachuk (D/F)	19	2007	Okotoks, AB, CAN	5'9"	165	R
	#21	Micah Thiessen (D)	18	2008	Sherwood Park, AB, CAN	6'0"	207	L
FORWARDS
	#9	Nigel Alberts (F)	18	2008	Victoria, BC, CAN	5'11"	165	-
	#10	Wyatt Cull (F)	19	2007	New Hartford, NY, USA	5'9"	165	L
	#72	Daniel Ewert (F)	17	2009	Mission, BC, CAN	5'7"	161	L
	#81	Isaac Gossen (F)	17	2009		-	-	L
	#27	Travis Langlois (F)	19	2007	St. Albert, AB, CAN	6'0"	165	L
	#93	Noah Lawless (F)	18	2007	Mission, BC, CAN	5'11"	150	L
	#11	Callum MacLean (LW)	19	2007	Yellowknife, NT, CAN	6'4"	205	L
	#22	Briggs Olson (LW)	19	2007	Lethbridge, AB, CAN	5'11"	174	L
	#44	Morgan Page (F)	19	2007	Airdrie, AB, CAN	6'1"	190	L
	#13	Ryker Swanson (F)	18	2008	Calgary, AB, CAN	5'11"	154	-
	#91	Marley Whiting (F)	18	2008	Camrose, AB, CAN	5'10"	150	L
	#7	Kaden Wilkins (F)	19	2007	Rumsey, AB, CAN	6'3"	196	L
	#14	Rylon Young (F)	18	2008	Red Deer, AB, CAN	5'9"	152	R

Position: G: 2, D: 10, F: 13Av Age: 18.40 yearsAv Ht: 5'11"Av Wt: 174 lbsCompare with other teams »

2026-2027 Merritt Centennials Staff

Head CoachHenry Acres
Asst. CoachBrad Anstey
Asst. CoachTyler Steel
General ManagerBrad Anstey

Team Staff History

2026-2027 Merritt Centennials Demographics

Merritt Centennials Facts

Plays in: British Columbia Hockey Conference
Team Colors: Red, Black, + White
Town: Merritt, BC, CAN Map
Founded: 2024

2026-2027 Merritt Centennials Roster Facts

Nationalities

24 players
1 player

Experience

Merritt Centennials: 371 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

date	home	visiting	score	league
09/30/2026 10:00 PM UTC	Merritt Centennials	Summerland Jets	-	BCHC
09/27/2026 02:00 AM UTC	Merritt Centennials	Beaver Valley NiteHawks	-	BCHC
09/26/2026 02:00 AM UTC	Princeton Posse	Merritt Centennials	-	BCHC
09/20/2026 02:00 AM UTC	Merritt Centennials	Columbia Valley Rockies	5 - 2	BCHC
09/19/2026 02:00 AM UTC	Merritt Centennials	Princeton Posse	2 - 3 (OT 61:15)	BCHC

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09/08/2025

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Andrew Krakora (G)

Leaving forBoston Jr. Rangers

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09/07/2025

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Tyler Origitano (F)

Leaving forUtah Outliers

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08/05/2025

confirmed

Tyler Smith (D)

Joining fromSt. Paul Canadiens

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Zach King (F)

Joining fromCentral Impact U18 AAA

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07/28/2025

confirmed

Soren Nicol (F)

Joining fromKootenay Hockey Academy 18U

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07/27/2025

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Aiden Baker (F)

Joining fromBurnaby Winter Club U17 Prep

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07/24/2025

confirmed

Reed Belcourt (D)

Joining fromNotre Dame Hounds U18 AAA

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07/22/2025

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Evan Thachuk (D)

Joining fromHigh River Flyers

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Merritt Centennials History and Standings

season	league	GP	W	L	T	OTW	OTL	GF	GA	PTS	PPG	rank	postseason
2026-2027	BCHC	2	1	0	0	-	1	7	5	3	1.5	1	-
2025-2026	KIJHL	44	25	15	-	-	4	183	156	54	1.23	4	Division Semifinal loss
2024-2025	KIJHL	44	26	13	-	-	5	146	122	57	1.3	3	Division Semifinal loss

Where Are They Now?

Played in the team during season

#	player	season	team	league	GP	G	A	PTS	PIM
1.	Dylan Ruff (F)	2026-2027	Swan Valley Stampeders	MJHL	2	4	2	6	0
2.	Carter Kelly (F)	2026-2027	Nelson Leafs	BCHC	2	1	2	3	2
3.	Wyatt Ball (F)	2026-2027	Devon Xtreme	AJHL	2	1	2	3	4
4.	Steven Foster (F)	2026-2027	Winkler Flyers	MJHL	2	2	0	2	0
5.	Koa Percival (D)	2026-2027	Fernie Ghostriders	BCHC	3	1	1	2	15
6.	Sam Giangualano (F)	2026-2027	Langley Rivermen	BCHL	2	1	0	1	0
7.	Marcus Hughes (F)	2026-2027	Westshore Wolves	VIJHL	2	1	0	1	0
8.	Grady Sluggett (F)	2026-2027	Victoria Cougars	VIJHL	2	1	0	1	9
9.	Rhett Serfas (D)	2026-2027	Grand Forks Border Bruins	BCHC	2	0	1	1	2
10.	Keegan Sanders (F)	2026-2027	Kamloops Storm	BCHC	2	0	1	1	4

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Average Height, Weight, Age Per Season

Season	Roster	Height	Weight	Age
2026-2027	View Roster	5'11"	174 lbs	18.40
2025-2026	View Roster	6'0"	179 lbs	19.06
2024-2025	View Roster	6'0"	176 lbs	18.75

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Regular Season

Franchise All-Time Points

#	Player	GP	G	A	TP
1.	Steven Foster (F)	67	43	40	83
2.	Troy Horn (F)	73	26	49	75
3.	Noah Lawless (F)	45	30	36	66
4.	Brayden Thurlow (F)	81	20	38	58
5.	Sam Giangualano (F)	41	25	28	53

Franchise All-Time Goals

#	Player	GP	G	A	TP
1.	Steven Foster (F)	67	43	40	83
2.	Noah Lawless (F)	45	30	36	66
3.	Troy Horn (F)	73	26	49	75
4.	Sam Giangualano (F)	41	25	28	53
5.	Callum MacLean (F)	44	21	27	48

Franchise All-Time Assists

#	Player	GP	G	A	TP
1.	Troy Horn (F)	73	26	49	75
2.	Alex Cordero (D)	82	9	43	52
3.	Steven Foster (F)	67	43	40	83
4.	Brayden Thurlow (F)	81	20	38	58
5.	Noah Lawless (F)	45	30	36	66

Franchise All-Time Penalty Min.

#	Player	GP	G	TP	PIM
1.	Marshall Wagner (F)	62	10	14	224
2.	Evan Thachuk (D)	27	2	3	209
3.	Wyatt Ball (F)	20	6	13	146
4.	Reed Belcourt (D)	23	1	2	146
5.	Callum MacLean (F)	44	21	48	127

Franchise All-Time Games Played

#	Player	GP	G	A	TP
1.	Alex Cordero (D)	82	9	43	52
2.	Brayden Thurlow (F)	81	20	38	58
3.	Troy Horn (F)	73	26	49	75
4.	Jobie Siemens (D)	73	3	10	13
5.	Steven Foster (F)	67	43	40	83

Franchise All-Time Points Per Game

#	Player	GP	G	TP	PPG
1.	Noah Lawless (F)	45	30	66	1.47
2.	Sam Giangualano (F)	41	25	53	1.29
3.	Steven Foster (F)	67	43	83	1.24
4.	Callum MacLean (F)	44	21	48	1.09
5.	Troy Horn (F)	73	26	75	1.03

Franchise All-Time Points Per Season

#	Player	Season	GP	G	TP
1.	Noah Lawless (F)	2025-2026	43	30	64
2.	Troy Horn (F)	2025-2026	42	17	55
3.	Sam Giangualano (F)	2024-2025	41	25	53
4.	Steven Foster (F)	2024-2025	42	24	52
5.	Callum MacLean (F)	2025-2026	42	20	46

Franchise All-Time Goals Per Season

#	Player	Season	GP	G	TP
1.	Noah Lawless (F)	2025-2026	43	30	64
2.	Sam Giangualano (F)	2024-2025	41	25	53
3.	Steven Foster (F)	2024-2025	42	24	52
4.	Callum MacLean (F)	2025-2026	42	20	46
5.	Steven Foster (F)	2025-2026	25	19	31

Franchise All-Time Assists Per Season

#	Player	Season	GP	A	TP
1.	Troy Horn (F)	2025-2026	42	38	55
2.	Noah Lawless (F)	2025-2026	43	34	64
3.	Sam Giangualano (F)	2024-2025	41	28	53
4.	Steven Foster (F)	2024-2025	42	28	52
5.	Callum MacLean (F)	2025-2026	42	26	46

Franchise All-Time Penalty Min. Per Season

#	Player	Season	GP	TP	PIM
1.	Evan Thachuk (D)	2025-2026	26	3	209
2.	Marshall Wagner (F)	2025-2026	31	9	159
3.	Wyatt Ball (F)	2024-2025	20	13	146
4.	Reed Belcourt (D)	2025-2026	22	2	140
5.	Callum MacLean (F)	2025-2026	42	46	123