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(1987) - Maybe the finest all-around defenseman to ever skate for the University of Lowell, Paul Lohnes was the first Division II Hobey Baker Award winner in 1982, emblematic of being the finest player among the nation's Division II schools. In addition, he was a finalist for the overall award which goes to the outstanding player in the country.

The only three-time hockey All-American in school history, Paul was voted the ECAC Division II East Player of the Year for the 1981-82 season and won the New England Hockey Writers Association Award as the region's top rearguard. A four-year letterman, he was also named to the All-ECAC Division II and the All-New England College Division squads three times.

Elected to the Hall of Fame in his first year of eligibility, Lohnes held or shared 1`5 school records including most goals by a defenseman in one game (4), one season (27), and for a career (58). He is the all-time leading scorer among defensemen and ranked seventh overall with 167 points. he captained the Chiefs his senior year leading them to a 31-4 record and the ECAC and NCAA Division II crowns. During his four seasons, he played on three ECAC and NCAA championships squads.

The 1982 Cushing Award winner as the outstanding male athlete for the 1981-82 academic year, Paul also received the President's Award as the top scholar-athlete. After graduating with his degree in management information systems, he signed a contract with the Los Angeles Kings of the National Hockey League. He played two years for the Kings organization before leaving professional hockey.