Paul Kelly is the first representative of the BSC ice hockey program to be inducted into the Athletics Hall of Fame. Paul was a four-year (1974-78) member of the team and captain his senior year. As a defenseman, Paul holds BSC records for most goals in a season (10) and career (34); assists in a season (20) and career (77); and points in a season (30) and, career (111).

Paul exemplified the true meaning of scholar-athlete at Bridgewater having been on the Dean's List for both his junior and senior years. He graduated from Bridgewater State in 1978 with a B.A. in Education.

A native of Rockland, MA, Paul now is the Vice President of Manufacturing for Pneumatic Scale Corporation in Ohio. He currently resides in Hudson, OH with wife, Donna and daughters Sarah and Melissa.