Kelly Locked In For 26/27

The Drive North Bristol Pitbulls are delighted to add defenceman Josh Kelly to the roster for the 2026/27 season.

Josh heads west following spells with the Berkshire Bees and MK Lightning in the NIHL. He brings experience, leadership, and a strong physical presence to the blue line with his stay-at-home style of play, helping to strengthen our defensive core.

Richie Hargreaves commented:

“We are looking forward to working with Josh for the upcoming season. He’s a stay-at-home, first-pass defenceman who brings a physical edge; something we felt we needed a little more of. Josh’s experience will help this young core continue to push forward, and his style suits the grind of playoff hockey, something he has plenty of experience in and something we continue to chase in our short existence at National level. Josh is keen to get going and excited about the challenge ahead. We look forward to welcoming him to the group, with his experience adding even more depth to our campaign.”

Welcome to the Army of Blue, Josh!