(Walpole, MA) -- Arlington, Mass.-native Brian Hannafin has joined the Walpole Express as the organization’s residence and education manager. In this role Hannafin will live in the team’s state-of-the-art dormitory, located just feet from the Iorio Arena’s twin ice surfaces, managing the facility and helping every player with college preparation and placement. “Brian will guide the players and ensure each student-athlete is doing what he needs to do in order to boost his chances of successful placement,” explained Express General Manager Tony Dalessio. “Brian understands what it takes to excel both on the ice and off thanks to his own success as a player.”

In addition to his duties at the dorm, Hannafin also will assist the coaches on ice, as well as scout future Express players.

The 29-year-old Hannafin, a 2001 graduate of Salve Regina University, excelled as a forward and was often recognized for his speed, quickness, goal-scoring ability, dedication to the game, and strong leadership skills.

Among his awards and accomplishments as a player are: 2004-2006 Jackson Hole Moose leading scorer and assistant captain; 2000-2001 ECAC Div. 3 1st Team All-Star and New England College Hockey writers All-Star Team; and 1999-2000 Salve Regina leading scorer.

He also has significant coaching experience, including: 2007-2008 Jackson Hole squirts (Wyoming champions); 2005-2007 Jackson Hole High School, winners of two state titles; 2003-2005 Bay State Games assistant coach; and 2001-2002 Salve Regina University, assistant coach.