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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2026-2027 Season

Merritt Centennials are 6-3-2 in the 2026-27 BCHC season with 14 points, 4th in the Interior Division and 12th overall.

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2026-2027 Merritt Centennials Roster

Merritt Centennials — 2026-2027 Roster
	#	Player	A	Born	Birthplace	HT	WT	S
GOALTENDERS
	#31	Owen Prasek (G)	18	2008	Strathcona County, AB, CAN	6'3"	216	L
	#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
	#2	Logan Alexis (D)	17	2009	Calgary, AB, CAN	6'3"	216	R
	#77	Mason Ashcroft (D)	19	2007	Red Deer, AB, CAN	6'2"	181	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
	#22	Diezel Wyton (D)	18	2008	Grande Prairie, AB, CAN	6'1"	190	L
FORWARDS
	#9	Nigel Alberts (F)	18	2008	Victoria, BC, CAN	5'11"	165	-
	#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)	19	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
	#18	Reid Ronning (LW)	18	2007	Okotoks, AB, CAN	5'8"	165	L
	#23	Ed Saly (F)	18	2008	Winnipeg, MB, CAN	6'2"	174	R
	#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: 3, D: 11, F: 14Av Age: 18.29 yearsAv Ht: 6'0"Av Wt: 176 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

28 players

Experience

Merritt Centennials: 512 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 — 2026-2027 Games
date	home	visiting	score	league
10/25/2026 02:00 AM UTC	Quesnel River Rush	Merritt Centennials	-	BCHC
10/24/2026 02:00 AM UTC	Quesnel River Rush	Merritt Centennials	-	BCHC
10/21/2026 02:00 AM UTC	Williams Lake Mustangs	Merritt Centennials	4 - 3 (SO)	BCHC
10/18/2026 02:00 AM UTC	Revelstoke Grizzlies	Merritt Centennials	5 - 6 (SO)	BCHC
10/17/2026 02:00 AM UTC	Merritt Centennials	Nelson Leafs	3 - 5	BCHC

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Latest Transactions

Merritt Centennials — Latest Transactions
Date	Status		Player	Team	Source
09/08/2025	Confirmed	leaving	Andrew Krakora (G)	Boston Jr. Rangers	Details
09/07/2025	Confirmed	leaving	Tyler Origitano (F)	Utah Outliers	Details
08/05/2025	Confirmed	joining	Tyler Smith (D)	St. Paul Canadiens	Details
08/05/2025	Confirmed	joining	Zach King (F)	Central Impact U18 AAA	Details
07/28/2025	Confirmed	joining	Soren Nicol (F)	Kootenay Hockey Academy 18U	Details
07/27/2025	Confirmed	joining	Aiden Baker (F)	Burnaby Winter Club U17 Prep	Details
07/24/2025	Confirmed	joining	Reed Belcourt (D)	Notre Dame Hounds U18 AAA	Details
07/22/2025	Confirmed	joining	Evan Thachuk (D)	High River Flyers	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
2026-2027	BCHC	11	6	3	0	-	2	37	37	14	1.27	4	-
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

Merritt Centennials — Where Are They Now
#	player	season	team	league	GP	G	A	PTS	PIM
1.	Dylan Ruff (F)	2026-2027	Swan Valley Stampeders	MJHL	8	7	10	17	6
2.	Grady Sluggett (F)	2026-2027	Victoria Cougars	VIJHL	9	5	6	11	28
3.	Steven Foster (F)	2026-2027	Winkler Flyers	MJHL	11	4	6	10	4
4.	Troy Horn (F)	2026-2027	Carolina Jr. Hurricanes	NCDC	7	2	5	7	0
5.	Carter Kelly (F)	2026-2027	Nelson Leafs	BCHC	9	2	5	7	6
6.	Brayden Thurlow (F)	2026-2027	Wheatland Kings	HJHL	6	1	6	7	4
7.	Wyatt Ball (F)	2026-2027	Devon Xtreme	AJHL	10	1	6	7	45
8.	Keegan Sanders (F)	2026-2027	Kamloops Storm	BCHC	9	2	4	6	12
9.	Koa Percival (D)	2026-2027	Fernie Ghostriders	BCHC	11	2	4	6	21
10.	Lachlan Hanton (F)	2026-2027	Columbia Valley Rockies	BCHC	10	2	3	5	6

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Average Height, Weight, Age Per Season

Merritt Centennials — Roster Demographics
Season	Roster	Height	Weight	Age
2026-2027	View Roster	6'0"	176 lbs	18.29
2025-2026	View Roster	6'0"	179 lbs	19.20
2024-2025	View Roster	6'0"	176 lbs	18.86

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Regular Season

Franchise All-Time Points

Merritt Centennials — Franchise All-Time Points
#	Player	GP	G	A	TP
1.	Steven Foster (F)	67	43	40	83
2.	Noah Lawless (F)	54	36	42	78
3.	Troy Horn (F)	73	26	49	75
4.	Brayden Thurlow (F)	81	20	38	58
5.	Callum MacLean (F)	52	23	31	54

Franchise All-Time Goals

Merritt Centennials — Franchise All-Time Goals
#	Player	GP	G	A	TP
1.	Steven Foster (F)	67	43	40	83
2.	Noah Lawless (F)	54	36	42	78
3.	Troy Horn (F)	73	26	49	75
4.	Sam Giangualano (F)	41	25	28	53
5.	Callum MacLean (F)	52	23	31	54

Franchise All-Time Assists

Merritt Centennials — 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.	Noah Lawless (F)	54	36	42	78
4.	Steven Foster (F)	67	43	40	83
5.	Brayden Thurlow (F)	81	20	38	58

Franchise All-Time Penalty Min.

Merritt Centennials — Franchise All-Time Penalty Min.
#	Player	GP	G	TP	PIM
1.	Evan Thachuk (D)	34	2	4	238
2.	Marshall Wagner (F)	62	10	14	224
3.	Wyatt Ball (F)	20	6	13	146
4.	Reed Belcourt (D)	23	1	3	146
5.	Callum MacLean (F)	52	23	54	131

Franchise All-Time Games Played

Merritt Centennials — 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

Merritt Centennials — Franchise All-Time Points Per Game
#	Player	GP	G	TP	PPG
1.	Noah Lawless (F)	54	36	78	1.44
2.	Sam Giangualano (F)	41	25	53	1.29
3.	Steven Foster (F)	67	43	83	1.24
4.	Callum MacLean (F)	52	23	54	1.04
5.	Troy Horn (F)	73	26	75	1.03

Franchise All-Time Points Per Season

Merritt Centennials — Franchise All-Time Points Per Season
#	Player	Season	League	GP	G	A	TP	PPG	PIM
1.	Noah Lawless (F)	2025-2026	KIJHL	43	30	34	64	1.49	10
2.	Troy Horn (F)	2025-2026	KIJHL	42	17	38	55	1.31	31
3.	Sam Giangualano (F)	2024-2025	KIJHL	41	25	28	53	1.29	32
4.	Steven Foster (F)	2024-2025	KIJHL	42	24	28	52	1.24	56
5.	Callum MacLean (F)	2025-2026	KIJHL	42	20	26	46	1.10	123

Franchise All-Time Goals Per Season

Merritt Centennials — Franchise All-Time Goals Per Season
#	Player	Season	League	GP	G	A	TP	PPG	PIM
1.	Noah Lawless (F)	2025-2026	KIJHL	43	30	34	64	1.49	10
2.	Sam Giangualano (F)	2024-2025	KIJHL	41	25	28	53	1.29	32
3.	Steven Foster (F)	2024-2025	KIJHL	42	24	28	52	1.24	56
4.	Callum MacLean (F)	2025-2026	KIJHL	42	20	26	46	1.10	123
5.	Steven Foster (F)	2025-2026	KIJHL	25	19	12	31	1.24	18

Franchise All-Time Assists Per Season

Merritt Centennials — Franchise All-Time Assists Per Season
#	Player	Season	League	GP	G	A	TP	PPG	PIM
1.	Troy Horn (F)	2025-2026	KIJHL	42	17	38	55	1.31	31
2.	Noah Lawless (F)	2025-2026	KIJHL	43	30	34	64	1.49	10
3.	Sam Giangualano (F)	2024-2025	KIJHL	41	25	28	53	1.29	32
4.	Steven Foster (F)	2024-2025	KIJHL	42	24	28	52	1.24	56
5.	Callum MacLean (F)	2025-2026	KIJHL	42	20	26	46	1.10	123

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.	Evan Thachuk (D)	2025-2026	KIJHL	26	2	1	3	0.12	209
2.	Marshall Wagner (F)	2025-2026	KIJHL	31	6	3	9	0.29	159
3.	Wyatt Ball (F)	2024-2025	KIJHL	20	6	7	13	0.65	146
4.	Reed Belcourt (D)	2025-2026	KIJHL	22	1	1	2	0.09	140
5.	Callum MacLean (F)	2025-2026	KIJHL	42	20	26	46	1.10	123