Cents split pair of BCHC contests on Halloween weekend

The Merritt Centennials wrapped up the month of October with a win and a loss against two of the elite BCHC franchises this past weekend at the Nicola Valley Memorial Arena (NVMA).

On Friday night, the Cents hosted the defending (KIJHL) league champion Kimberley Dynamiters and dropped a 4-1 decision. The Centennials have not had any success at the NVMA on Friday nights this season going 0-3, however the team is 3-1 when they play on the road on Fridays.

Brayden Schwartz had a goal and an assist for Kimberley who jumped out to a 4-0 second period lead before the Cents ended the Dynamiters shutout bid late in the third period on Tyler Smith’s fifth goal of the season.

On Saturday night, it was the second installment of the Coquihalla Cup, between the Centennials and the Kamloops Storm and again it was Merritt coming out on top with a 5-2 win.

The Centennials lead the six-game series 2-0.

Noah Lawless and Nigel Alberts each had a pair of goals for the Cents with Ryker Swanson chipped in with a single in the victory.

The Centennials continue their four-game homestand with a pair of games this weekend.

On Friday,  the Cents play the Grand Forks Border Bruins while Sunday afternoon, Merritt entertains the Revelstoke Grizzlies in a 2:00 p.m. matinee.

Q101 will have the action for you on Super Save Gas Cents Hockey beginning Friday night at 6:45 p.m. with Jared Thomas.