Cents shake up the roster ahead of the trade deadline

MERRITT – With the trade deadline of January 10 approaching quick in the BCHL, the Merritt Centennials have shaken up the core.

The Centennials have traded away Davide Patella, who was the captain of the team, to the Cowichan Valley Capitals for future considerations.

This season, the 19-year-old played in 29 games for the Cents, scoring seven goals and adding in another seven assists.

The Laval, Quebec native played 81 games total in Merritt, scoring 18 goals and 19 assists.