Dylan Walton of Soldotna, Alaska has signed to play with the Butte Cobras in 2022-23.

Walton, who turns 19-years old later this month, earned first-team all-Railbelt Conference his senior season of 2020-21 before attending Brigham Young University. He played 24 games for the BYU Cougars ACHA Division 2 team posting four points. Walton also scored 12 goals and 34 points for the Kenai Ice Hawks AA program in 2020-21.

“We are very excited to add Dylan Walton to our squad,” commented head coach Kirk Golden. “Dylan sees the ice extremely well and has a pass-first mentality. He opens up grade A scoring chances for his teammates. His experience playing college hockey for a year will add to the leadership in our locker room.”

Arver commits to Niagara University

Veteran skater Robby Arver has announced his commitment to Niagara University where he will skate with the Purple Eagles Club Hockey team this fall. Niagara is a member of the Collegiate Hockey Federation (CHF) and Upstate New York Collegiate Hockey League (UNYCHL). They finished the 2021-22 season with a 16-4 record.

The 20-year old Arver played in 100 games over the past three seasons in Butte. The Spokane, Washington native totaled 10 goals and 25 points while providing leadership on and off the ice for the Cobras.

“We are very excited about Robby’s commitment to play club hockey at Niagara University,” commented Kirk Golden who coached Arver this past season. “They are getting a great hockey player and an even better person! It will be tough to lose Robby’s infectious positive attitude. He was a glue guy, and a leader for us, and will always be a big part of the Butte Cobras Junior Hockey organization. We thank him for all he has done for our program over the years and look forward to following his continued development at a great program.”