Friday, Sept. 19 – Merritt Centennials 2 – Quesnel River Rush 5The Merritt Centennials hit the road last Friday, Sept. 19, to kick off the 2025/26 season in Kootenay International Junior Hockey League (KIJHL) against the Quesnel River Rush. The Merritt Centennials fell 5-2 to the Quesnel River Rush, a tough start under the new season. Saturday, Sept. 20 – Merritt Centennials 5 – Williams Lake Mustangs 3Looking to bounce back, the Merritt Centennials delivered a disciplined and opportunistic performance on Saturday night in Williams Lake, skating away with a 5-3 win over the Williams Lake Mustangs. Despite the 14 shots on goal for Williams Lake and nine for Merritt, the Mustangs scored the only goal in the middle frame. The Merritt Centennials won 5-3 against the Williams Lake Mustangs.