Josh Norris

Josh Norris
Born (1999-05-05) May 5, 1999
Oxford, Michigan, U.S.
Height 6 ft 1 in (185 cm)
Weight 192 lb (87 kg; 13 st 10 lb)
Position Center
Shoots Left
NCAA team Michigan Wolverines
NHL Draft 19th overall, 2017
San Jose Sharks
Playing career TBDpresent

Joshua Norris (born May 5, 1999) is an American collegiate ice hockey player, currently with the University of Michigan of the Big Ten Conference (B1G).

Playing career

Norris first played midget hockey with the Oakland Jr. Grizzlies before gaining attention of the U.S. National Development Team. He played with Team USA in the United States Hockey League for two seasons through to the 2016–17 season. Norris committed to play college hockey with the Michigan Wolverines of the NCAA on September 21, 2016.[1]

On June 23, 2017, Norris was drafted in the first round, 19th overall, of the 2017 NHL Entry Draft by the San Jose Sharks.[2] His NHL rights were traded to the Ottawa Senators on September 13, 2018, as part of a package that brought Erik Karlsson to the Sharks.[3]

Personal

Norris selected by the Sharks at the 2017 NHL Entry Draft.

He is the son of former NHL player Dwayne Norris.[4]

Career statistics

Regular season and playoffs

Regular season Playoffs
Season Team League GP G A Pts PIM GP G A Pts PIM
2015–16 U.S. National Development Team USHL 24 2 5 7 16
2016–17 U.S. National Development Team USHL 25 12 14 26 18
2017–18 University of Michigan B1G 37 8 15 23 24
NCAA totals 378152324

International

Year Team Event Result GP G A Pts PIM
2016 United States U17 5th 5 2 3 5 4
2017 United States WJC18 1st, gold medalist(s) 7 3 4 7 2
2018 United States WJC 3rd, bronze medalist(s) 7 0 3 3 2
Junior totals 19 5 10 15 8

References

  1. "Josh Norris committed to Wolverines, but will return to Team USA". freep.com. September 21, 2016. Retrieved September 21, 2016.
  2. "Sharks Select Josh Norris with the 19th Overall Selection in 2017 NHL Draft". nhl.com. June 23, 2017.
  3. "Ottawa Senators complete most important trade in rebuild". NHL.com. September 13, 2018. Retrieved September 13, 2018.
  4. Olsen, Becky (October 13, 2015). "Josh Norris continues rich family history". USA Hockey National Team Development Program. Retrieved June 24, 2017.
Awards and achievements
Preceded by
Timo Meier
San Jose Sharks first round pick
2017
Succeeded by
Ryan Merkley
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