(Walpole, MA) -- Seven MJHL All-Stars will join the Walpole Express for the upcoming 2010-11 season, the team announced today. “We are extremely excited about the new group of elite players that will soon join us from the always-strong Met league," said Express GM/Coach Tony Dalessio. "We know we are getting excellent players and citizens from the Central Penn and N.J. Jr. Titans programs. Central Penn Coach Andy Scott and Titans Coach Dustin DePalma) have done a great job for a long time and their success shows every season in both league standings and their player placement."

From the Central Penn Panthers, the Express welcomes forwards Collin O’Neil and Jay Heinle, along with Heinle's twin brother goaltender Phil Heinle. O’Neil, a ’92 birth year, will be looked upon to add instant offense after posting 59 points (34 goals) in the MJHL and being named league MVP. Jay and Phil Heinle, ’93 birth years, will join older brother Wes, a veteran forward with the Express, making the 2010-2011 season a true family affair. Jay, who was recently named the MJHL defensive forward of the year, scored 34 points last season while battling the top players on Penn's competing teams. Phil, who posted a .912 save percentage, earned 20 wins on the season and carried the team to another Jr. B National berth.

From the New Jersey Jr. Titans, the Express welcomes Ken Yasenchock and Anthony Valentino, players who displayed electrifying and high-powered offense last season. Yasenchock, who will play his final year of junior hockey with the Express, is expected to make an immediate impact on the front lines. He finished last season with 44 points. Valentino, a ’91 birth year, impressed scouts with a very strong first season of junior hockey, posting 38 points while splitting his time between forward and defense. His primary focus in Walpole will be at forward. Both Valentino and Yasenchock were major contributors in the Titans' run to the Jr. B Nationals semifinals this past March.

David Goff, a '92 birth year, right-shot forward with the Palm Beach Hawks, joins this talented group of Express recruits after scoring 22 goals and 39 points for Coach John Ambrefe in the Met South.

Finally, the Express welcomes a home-grown All-Star as Express defenseman Thomas Nitsche, a ’92 birth year, transitions from the B team. Nitsche posted 20 points for Coach Mike Tenney during the 2009-2010 season and will be looked upon to add depth to a strong back line.

The 2010-11 Express is now available on the team's website (www.walpoleexpress.com). Training camp begins on August 22 at Iorio Arena in Walpole.