(Walpole, MA) -- Beginning Friday, February 12, the Walpole Express and the Iorio Arena will host the annual AJHL/MJHL joint Showcase in Walpole, Mass. This is the third consecutive year they have hosted this exciting joint event. Fifty games will be played over three-plus days, kicking off on Friday at 2:30 pm with a slate of seven games. “We look forward to this event and enjoy welcoming our fellow members of the AJHL and MJHL," said Iorio GM Rob Barletta. "This is an exciting time in the season as teams jockey for playoff spots and national bids so we are sure to see some exciting hockey.”

The Express A team will get things going on Friday against the Philadelphia Little Flyers at 4:00 pm. On Saturday they will play a tough Washington Jr. Nationals team at 3:30 pm, and on Sunday they suit up for the biggest game of the weekend against the New York Bobcats at 2:00 pm.

The B team faces top MJHL competition beginning on Friday when they meet the Little Flyers B team at 6:30 pm. On Saturday, the Express B's face the MJHL-leading Central Penn Panthers at 7:30 am, and Sunday they meet the MET-South top performer Atlanta Knights at 8:00 am.

“This is a big weekend for both teams," said Express GM/Coach Tony Dalessio. "Our A players are looking at it as two points at a time, but there is no overlooking any of our opponents. Our players have done a great job of taking one game at time all season and there will be no better time to take that approach than this weekend."

“The B team also has a big weekend," he added. "They have played 16 straight on the road and will be excited to get back on home ice. I know Saturday’s game against Central Penn will be special given Mike’s (Tenney) relationship with Andy (Scott, Central Penn Head Coach).”