(Walpole, MA) -- Today, Michael H. Tenney was named had coach of the Walpole Express Jr. B team. Tenney joins the organization from the Central Pennsylvania Panthers, a Tier 1 Jr. B team in the Atlantic Youth Hockey League (AYHL), where he served as assistant general manager and assistant coach since 2008. His team won the prestigious Keegan Cup and was a national runner-up during the 2008-2009 season.

“We are pleased to have a young, bright talent like Mike join the Express organization as we work to enhance an already strong program,” said Express Jr. A Coach Mark Kumpel. “We expect Mike to bring a fresh perspective and the insight gained from working in another top program.”

About Mike

He comes to the organization with more than five years coaching experience at a variety of levels, including tier 1 and tier II, as well as at the high school level. Until his move to the Express, Tenney was head coach at Conestoga (Pa.) Valley High School. He is currently a level 4 USA Hockey certified coach.

During his 12 years as a player, Tenney skated for the Princeton (N.J.) Tigers youth organization, and was starting goalie at the Hun School of Princeton, where he attended high school. As a senior, he won the Dan Little Award for leadership, sportsmanship and dedication. He attended Millersville (Pa.) University, where he received a bachelor’s degree in communications/broadcasting n 2008.

Coaching Career Highlights

• Assistant General Manager/Assistant Coach, Central Penn Panthers Tier 1 Jr. B (2008-2009)
• Keegan Cup Champion/ National Runner-Up (2009)
• USA Hockey Intern Coach --16 Festival (2009)
• USA Hockey Team Leader -- 13 Festival (2007 - 2009)
• Head Coach, Conestoga Valley High School (2005-2009) (Tier III CPIHL Champion 2008)