The longest running British Columbia Junior Hockey League team has begun its 40th year in Merritt.

The  team had a couple of camps over the summer with about 50 young men trying out for the team roster.

The team is coached by a local product Luke Pierce. they have a website with schedules.

http://www.merrittcentennials.com/leagues/front_pageCents.cfm?clientID=3359&leagueID=8957

Today in history: September 19. 2010

A leaking oil well from the Deep Water Horizon is sealed.