(Walpole, MA) -- Express blueliner Ben Oskroba has committed to play Division 1 hockey at Bentley University in Waltham, Mass. for the fall of 2010. Bentley is a member of NCAA DI Atlantic Hockey. The Tempe, Arizona native becomes the second Express player to make a DI commitment for next season. Currently the leader among defenseman in the AJHL for goals, Oskroba -- who was Ben was recently named to the AJHL All-Star game in his first season -- has been the backbone of the the Express' powerful defense. According to his coaches, he is a key reason for the team's league low of 44 goals against.

“Congratulations to Ben and his family," said Coach Tony Dalessio. "He is a big, strong kid who will make an immediate impact at Bentley. Mark (Kumpel) and I are thrilled for him. Ben came to us just this season and has worked tirelessly to improve his game. He is a leading contributor to our success throughout the first half.”

“I want to thank the Walpole organization, including coaches Dalessio, Kumpel and owner Rob Barletta, for providing ongoing support and assistance in helping me reach my goal of playing DI college hockey," Oskroba said. "I would also like to thank my family for their persistent dedication to my love of hockey over the past 19 years and for allowing me to pursue this exceptional opportunity.”