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The Merritt Hockey Junior B team the Centennials are now engaged in Junior A development. Brian Barrett a long time hockey expert in Merritt says the team is back to where it was before the reorganization that saw the half century old team go down to Junior b and change leagues to the Kootenay International Junior Hockey League.

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Yes, they are! The Merritt Centennials are currently playing in the KIJHL (Kootenay International Junior Hockey League), which is a Junior A league.They made a big move recently, leaving the BCHL (British Columbia Hockey League) after 51 seasons to join the KIJHL as an expansion franchise starting with the 2024-25 season.Current Status (2025-26 Season) *

League: KIJHL (Junior A) * Division: Bill Ohlhausen Division *

Home Ice: Nicola Valley Memorial ArenaAs of January 2026, the Centennials have been playing quite well. They are currently sitting in the middle of the Bill Ohlhausen Division standings with a solid winning record, keeping the long-standing hockey tradition in Merritt alive under their new league affiliation.

Check the public link “schedule” above. For playing dates and results from previous games.

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Editors note: referring to the schedule link above will show place and home with authority:

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