(Walpole, MA) -- Former Walpole Express defenseman Brendan Jamison, has accepted a scholarship to play at Division 1 Robert Morris University (RMU) for the 2009-2010 season. Jamison, a native of Pittsburgh suburb Allison Park, Pa., chose nearby RMU over offers from Clarkson and the University of Vermont. Jamison’s dad is an RMU alum.

Despite leaving the Express after the 2007-2008 season, Jamison credits much of his success to the Express organization and his experience in Walpole. “I owe a lot of my success to the Express because I feel that I improved most as a player last season with Walpole,” Jamison said. “The set up the team has is arguably the best in junior hockey. It allowed me to train whenever I pleased, both off and on the ice, and it made a difference in my game.”

“I want to thank the Express and especially owner Rob Barletta for everything that he and the organization have done for me,” Jamison added. “Even though I didn’t play with the Express this season, I am committed to helping the program now and in the future.”

Express Owner Rob Barletta points to Jamison as an example of what can be accomplished with the right combination of talent, desire, support and resources. “Brendan is a very strong player and while with the Express he worked diligently, honed his skills, and took advantage of the many resources available through our program,” Barletta said. “I want to offer him congratulations from the entire Express organization and I look forward to following his collegiate career.”