Hockey Operations Staff

Brad Anstey

President • Governor • General Manager • Majority Owner

Brad Anstey brings over 28 years of leadership in hockey to the Merritt Centennials…


 

Wes McLeod

Head Coach • Assistant Manager

Bio coming soon.


Tyler Steel

Assistant Coach • Goaltending Coach

Tyler Steel serves as Assistant Coach and Goaltending Coach for the Merritt Centennials…


Carly Davenport

Athletic Therapist

Carly Davenport is the Head Athletic Therapist for the Merritt Centennials, currently in her first full season with the organization.

She holds a Bachelor’s Degree in Athletic & Exercise Therapy from Camosun College and is a Certified Athletic Therapist (CAT(C)). Carly has built her career working primarily in contact sports, including hockey, rugby, and football, supporting athletes at all levels, from youth development programs to national-level competition.

Carly brings an athlete-centered approach with a strong focus on injury prevention, rehabilitation, and return-to-performance care. She is grateful to the Centennials organization, coaching staff, and players for the warm welcome during her first year and is proud to be part of such a supportive and professional team environment.


Alyssa Theodore

Strength and Conditioning

Alyssa is in her 5th year as the Centennial’s strength and conditioning  coach. She is a registered Kinesiologist and a certified Fascial Stretch Therapy Practitioner. Her experience includes working with various levels of sport specific athletes in various sports, many at a high performance level. She enjoys working with competitive hockey teams and players and all the characters they have. Merritt is proud  to have such a quality staff member who cares deeply about the team its players and the community.


Nolan Dyck

Skills Coach • Mental Health Coach

Nolan Dyck brings a holistic and modern approach to player development with the Merritt Centennials…


Jack Jepsen

Jr Equipment Tech


Dawson Redl

Jr Equipment Tech


Joey Montreuil

Jr Equipment Tech


Lisa Cavaliere

Billet Coordinator

Dave McCauley

Team Chaplain

Dave has been involved with the Centennials for 20 plus years. He has assisted in many areas but is the official Team Chaplain and provides these services.  He has spent years supporting the players through good times and times when support may be needed. Dave also organizes ‘ Monday Team Building  Activities’ ranging from floor hockey to dodgeball games. His wife Carol also generously bakes and provides snacks for the players and volunteers. Dave  has a number of committed volunteers assisting him.


Jayson Charters

Rodeo Cowboy
Jayson has been with the Centennials for 10 plus years and is the teams mascot. Jayson is a professional in the field and is regulary hired for parades, summer rodeos and special events. Jayson is at all home games rallying the team and fans with the beat of his drum.  He is a huge part of the support the players receive.

John Marshall

Nutrition Manager
John Marshall often called the “Sheriff”  is the team’s nutrition manager. John and his wife Joanne are extremely deficated volunteers who handle many ot the teams pre and post game meals  and snacks during games.  A most kind hearted volunteer who “ asks for no recognition”  but is getting some anyways!  He and Joanne provide this service for the love of the boys and team.