Chrissy Barletta
U12 Coach » chrissy@walpoleexpress.com

Christina has operated RB Hockey along with her husband since it was incorporated in 1998. She is responsible for handling the administration end of the business and customer relations. Six years ago Christina sparked an interest to play the game herself and has been playing women’s organized hockey ever since. She is a big promoter for women to start at any age; especially hockey mom’s who donate so much of their time to their own children’s hockey schedule. Christina and Rob have been married for eleven years and have three children – Samantha – 11 years old, Robert 9 years old and Jessica 8 years old. Last year she began assisting coaching for her Walpole Express U10 Girls team of which her own daughters were players. When not playing hockey or working for the hockey school, Christina enjoys volunteering her time at the children’s school.

Rob Barletta
U12 Coach » rob@walpoleexpress.com

Rob is in his 14th season as the owner and director of RB Hockey, which he launched with just eight players in 1998 and has since grown into one of New England’s premier hockey training organizations. During that time, he also founded Northeast Elite Hockey, a youth hockey league focused on player development; the Walpole Express, which competes at the Junior A Tier III level in the AJHL and Junior B level in the MJHL (as well as offers girls’ and midget teams); the Cranston Reds, which competes in the MJHL at the Junior B level; and the RB Foundation, a charitable organization providing financial assistance to area families in need. In addition, Rob is general manager of the Iorio Arena in Walpole, Massachusetts.

Rob has run skills sessions for local youth organizations such as Hyde Park, Needham, South Boston, Dedham, Braintree, Hingham, Norwood, Weymouth, Westwood, Allston/Brighton, South Shore Kings, Somerville, Providence Jr. Friars, Providence Capitals, Medfield, North Attleboro, Walpole Express, Cranston Reds, BU Terriers, St. Moritz Devils and Northeast Elite Hockey.

As a player, Rob suited up for Somerville High School, where he was the leading scorer as a defenseman and GBL All-Star, and the Lytes Rustlers in the Metro Detroit Hockey League before heading to college. At Salem State College he was a member of the 1994 MASCAC Championship and ECAC East Championship teams, and played in the Division III NCAA Frozen Four. Injuries ultimately forced him out of competitive hockey but allowed him to find his true calling as a coach and industry leader.

Rob resides in Walpole with his wife Chrissy, daughters Sami and Jessi and son Robbie, all of whom play hockey.

Craig Drinkwater
U16/19 Black Coach » craigd@walpoleexpress.com

Craig Drinkwater has been coaching at all levels of ice hockey, from learn-to-skate to Midgets, since 1999. He's currently coach of the Walpole Express U16/19 Black team. A Level 3 USA Hockey-registered coach, Drinkwater led a Select Squirt Team from Naperville, Ill. that was invited to play in a tournament in Moscow Russia hosted by 1980 USSR Olympic Goalie Vladislav Trechiak, as well as another Naperville select team invited to play in a tournament in Bled, Slovania. Drinkwater also served as program director for Franklin (Mass.) Youth Hockey for several years. During his playing days, he suited up for North Adams State College and, earlier, Randolph High School.

Chris Dwyer
Director, U10A & U14B Coach » chrisd@walpoleexpress.com

A Medway, Mass.-native who was – and remains – Medway High School’s all-time leading goal scorer, Dwyer was recently inducted into Medway's Hockey Hall of Fame. During his 12 year coaching career his squads achieved a 70% win rate and qualified for post season play 9 of his 11 years as the head coach. He was recognized for his efforts with the Tri-Valley League Coach of the Year award in 2003-2004. Now, Chris focuses his coaching efforts on the Northeast Elite Hockey (NEH) ranks as well as serving as Director and Coach for the Walpole Lady Express program. Between playing for Medway and coaching for the school, Dwyer laced up for the University Massachusetts at Dartmouth and Suffolk University. He is listed as the 8th All Time Leading Goal Scorer at Suffolk, where he also received the Charles Law Alumnus Award, which is presented to an individual for outstanding achievements in both academics and athletics.

In the midst of a successful coaching career, Dwyer founded Slapshots Hockey Academy, a synthetic ice training facility located in Franklin, Mass. The company’s philosophy -- through positive reinforcement players will learn in an environment that promotes excellence -- meshes perfectly with that of RB Hockey, making the addition of Dwyer to the RB Hockey staff a natural choice.Dwyer resides in Franklin, MA with his wife, Alison, and children Lily, Jordan and Jeremy.

Cathy Feeley
Director » cathyf@walpoleexpress.com

Coach Cathy Feeley has led a Walpole Express Girls (formerly WLJR) team since the program began in 2005. She also has coached Norwood Nuggets and KWP Hockey for more than a decade. A player herself since fourth grade, she currently patrols the blue line for Walpole-based women’s team ICE. Her children also play – currently she has a son on the club hockey team at Tulane University and daughter on the Walpole High School varsity team.

Erin Burke
U12B Coach » erinb@walpoleexpress.com

Erin Burke comes from a big hockey family. Native to Franklin, MA, all of her siblings have played at Franklin High, where her mother coaches. Erin is a recent graduate from Sacred Heart University where she double majored in History and English and played Division I hockey for the Pioneers. Before college, Erin suited up as a Lady Red, a Lady Flame, a Franklin Panther and a Spitfire.  She is coming fresh off of 2 weeks coaching at the Rob Barletta Hockey School and has also worked for the past 3 summers as Head Counselor at the Mass Hockey Development Camps.

Ed Murphy
U14A Coach » edwardm@walpoleexpress.com

A life long hockey player, Coach Ed Murphy currently resides in Walpole. His two daughters are both members of the Walpole Express program. Coach Murphy helped coached the then Walpole Lady Jr Rebels U12B team to the championship during the 2010-11 season. Having coached soccer for the past 6 years, Coach Ed is now a USA Hockey Level 3 Certified Coach.

Molly Norton
U16/19 Red Coach » mollyn@walpoleexpress.com

Coach Molly Norton has been with the program since 2007. She has coached at the high school level for the past four years and is currently the assistant ice hockey coach at Milton High School, as well as head coach for the Bay State Games Girl’s Ice Hockey Southeast/Coastal team. A decorated collegiate player, Norton was team captain of the UMASS Boston women’s hockey team for two years, as well as a player on the ECAC All Academic Team in 2005 and 2006. She played her high school hockey at Milton High School, first on the boy’s team before helping establish a girl’s program. She currently plays on ICE, a senior women’s team based at Iorio Arena in Walpole.

Steve Waryas
U10B Coach » stevew@walpoleexpress.com

Coach Waryas most recently coached with the Tri-County Saints youth organization from 2008-2010 and prior to that was Head Coach for the Foxborough Middle School team from 1999-2007.  Coach Waryas played collegiately at Marist College and continues to play men’s league.  Coach Waryas’ three children play in Walpole, Ella and Mya for Walpole Express Girls Hockey and Jake for NEH.

Jamie Mullen
3 vs 3 Coach » jamiem@walpoleexpress.com

Coach Jamie Mullen grew up in Norwood, MA where she played youth hockey for the Norwood Nuggets, Hyde Park, and Westwood. Jamie was also a member of the Assabet Valley Girls Hockey program where she won many state titles along with two National Championships. Jamie attended Tabor Academy where she lettered all four years in hockey, field hockey and lacrosse for three years. As a senior, Jamie captained both her field and ice hockey teams. Upon graduating from Tabor, Jamie attended Manhattanville College. Living now in Mansfield, MA with her fiancé Keith and daughter Madison, Jamie has run numerous prestigious tournaments for New England Pro-Am Hockey for the past 13 years.