Vernon-Merritt Trade:

The Merritt Centennials have traded the BCHL Playing Rights of 18

year old goaltender Johnny Hicks to the Vernon Vipers for future considerations.

Here is the press release from the Vernon Vipers website,

Vipers And Cents Swing Another Deal | Vernon Vipers

Hicks is currently playing with the Alberta Junior Hockey League Brooks Bandits.

Hicks leaves Centennials For Brooks Bandits:

Kamloops goalie leaves Merritt signs with Brooks Bandits of AJHL | CFJC Today Kamloops

Bandits sign Hicks:

Bandits sign 2005-born goaltender Johnny Hicks | Brooks Bandits

Hicks won a Gold Medal with Team Canada West at the World Junior A Challenge

Kamloops’ Johnny Hicks returns golden from World Junior A Challenge | CFJC Today Kamloops

Johnny Hicks Player Profile:

Johnny Hicks - Stats, Contract, Salary & More (eliteprospects.com)