Jack Norris

Jack Wayne Norris (b. August 5, 1942 in Delisle, Saskatchewan) is a former professional ice hockey goaltender. Although never drafted, Norris went on to play parts of four seasons in the NHL, along with another four seasons in the WHA.
He broke into the NHL in the 1964–65 season, playing 23 games with the Boston Bruins as the backup to Eddie Johnston. He lost his spot the following season to Gerry Cheevers.
Norris was subsequently dealt to the Chicago Black Hawks in the Phil Esposito trade, where he played ten games over two seasons.
Norris spent significant time in the minor leagues before eventually joining the Los Angeles Kings as the backup to Denis DeJordy. After spending the 1971–72 season in the minor leagues, Norris joined the Alberta Oilers of the WHA.
He spent two seasons as the starter in Edmonton and two more with the Phoenix Roadrunners before retiring in 1976.
==Gallery==
1965-Jack_Norris.jpg|Jack Norris played 23 games in 1965 after Eddie Johnston was injured.
1965-Norris_Lindsay.jpg|Ted Lindsay scores the last goal of his career on Jack Norris, March 18, 1965.
1972-Nov21-Hampson OT-Norris.jpg|Ted Hampson scores the OT winner on Jack Norris, November 21, 1972.
Jack Norris-1972-73 Oilers.jpg|Jack Norris, 1972-73 Oilers.
1975-Dec24-Lariviere-Backstrom-Norris.jpg|Garry Lariviere, Ralph Backstrom, Jack Norris, December 24, 1975.
==External Links==
*Norris @ Hockeydb.com
Category:Born in 1942
Category:Boston Bruins players
Category:Canadian ice hockey players
Category:Chicago Blackhawks players
Category:Edmonton Oilers players
Category:Los Angeles Kings players
Category:Estevan Bruins players
Category:Los Angeles Blades players
Category:Minneapolis Bruins players
Category:Oklahoma City Blazers (1965-1977) players
Category:Dallas Black Hawks players
Category:Montreal Voyageurs players
Category:Seattle Totems players
Category:Springfield Indians players
Category:Phoenix Roadrunners (WHA) players
Category:Retired in 1976