Paul Newell Broten (born October 27, 1965) is an American former professional hockey player who played in 322 games in the NHL with the New York Rangers, Dallas Stars, and St. Louis Blues.

Broten was picked by the New York Rangers in the 4th round, 77th overall in the 1984 NHL Entry Draft.

During the 1989–1990 NHL season Broten made his debut with the Rangers.

He would play for the Rangers until the 1993–1994 season when he joined the Dallas Stars.

Broten then played in the now defunct IHL and one year in Germany before retiring after the 1998–1999 hockey season.