Jack Norris (ice hockey)

John Wayne "Jack" Norris (born August 5, 1942) is a former professional ice hockey goaltender. Norris played parts of four seasons in the NHL, along with another four seasons in the WHA.

Jack Norris
Born (1942-08-05) August 5, 1942
Delisle, Saskatchewan, Canada
Height 5 ft 10 in (178 cm)
Weight 175 lb (79 kg; 12 st 7 lb)
Position Goaltender
Caught Left
Played for NHL
Boston Bruins
Chicago Black Hawks
Los Angeles Kings
WHA
Alberta/Edmonton Oilers
Phoenix Roadrunners
Playing career 19631976

Norris broke into the NHL with the Boston Bruins in the 1964–65 season, playing 23 games as the backup to Eddie Johnston, but lost his spot the following season to Gerry Cheevers. Norris was subsequently dealt to the Chicago Black Hawks, 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 for the WHA's inaugural 1972–73 season. He spent two seasons as the starter with the Oilers (renamed Edmonton Oilers in 1973–74 season) and two more with the Phoenix Roadrunners before retiring in 1976.

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