Former Vipers Defenceman Bird Commits To Lake Superior State:

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JASON BIRD (93) COMMITS TO LAKE SUPERIOR STATE LAKERS

Wednesday, June 25, 2014 - Submitted by Dustin Scafe

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

The Merritt Centennials of the British Columbia Hockey League(BCHL) are pleased to announce the commitment of defenceman Jason Bird(93) to the Lake Superior State Lakers NCAA Division 1 program for the 14/15 season.

Jason will join Scott Patterson on the Lakers roster next season.

The Toronto, Ontario product was acquired near the 2013/14 trade deadline by the Centennials, after previously suiting up with the Vernon Vipers and Coquitlam Express in the BCHL, and Vaughn Vipers of the OJHL.

Jason compiled 10 points in just 20 games in a Cents uniform, with over 160 Junior A games under his belt.

“In the short time Jason spent with our organization he made a significant impact with his maturity and leadership.” Centennials Head Coach Luke Pierce stated, while adding that Jason possesses a unique skillset, “His skating and ability to run an offence from the back end make him a very unique talent and I have all the confidence that he will have success at the Division 1 level.“

Jason made a special note to pass on thank you’s to Luke Pierce, Joe Martin and the entire organization, “They made me feel welcome from day 1 and made my short time there very enjoyable. Without their help and support this opportunity may not be possible.“

“Being from Toronto; it is a school that is close by and that a few of past teammates of mine have gone to over the years.” Bird said, “I am very thankful for the opportunity that they are giving me and I can't wait to get down there in a couple months and get started.”

From the entire organization we congratulate Jason, and thank him for his contributions to our organization, and our city.
For further information, please contact Cents Head Coach and GM Luke Pierce at 250-378-3607 or email luke@merrittcentennials.com

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Season tickets are still available for the 2014-15 season. For more information on how to get yours, call the Cents Marketing office at 250-378-3604.

The Merritt Centennials are heading in to the 42nd consecutive year, which is the BCHL's longest continuously run franchise, and are a non-profit, community owned Junior 'A' Hockey Club run by a dedicated team of investors, directors, and volunteers.