Rochester Stars defensemen Travis Walls has committed to play college hockey for Division III Bethel University.

Walls joined the Stars after spending the previous Eastern Junior Hockey League season with the Capital District Selects. In 39 games for the Stars in the 2012-2013 season, the Flower Mound, TX native scored a goal and added six assists. The blueliner was a consistent player for the Stars, said head coach Tony Maksymiu.

“Travis is an excellent positional defenseman. He is always willing to learn and improve his game,” said Maksymiu. “He was also a great person to have in our locker room. Bethel is going to be a great fit for his style.”

Bethel, located in Arden Hills, MN, a suburb of St. Paul, plays in the Minnesota Intercollegiate Athletic Conference.

Walls is the fourth current Stars player who has committed to play college hockey next season, joining Dylan Shapiro (UMass Lowell), Matt Esposito (SUNY Oswergo), and Bobby Sokol (Hobart).

Rochester Stars forward Bobby Sokol has committed to play college hockey for Division III Hobart College.

The Belle Vernon, PA native was the leading scorer on the Stars with 49 points in the 2012-2013 regular season, which tied for 13th best in the Eastern Junior Hockey League. Sokol scored 17 goals and 32 assists in 45 games for the Stars this season. Last season, Sokol totaled 26 points in 41 games.

“Bobby displayed his tremendous offensive ability this season by leading our team in points,” said Stars head coach Tony Maksymiu. “He was a great leader for our team and is the consummate team player, constantly sacrificing for the betterment of the team. Bob should be able to slide right into their model and produce immediately.”

Hobart, located in Geneva, NY, competes in the ECAC West. The Statesmen won the ECAC West championship in 2012 and finished second in the conference in 2013 with a 19-5-2 record.