Background
Norton was born in Cambridge, Massachusetts, attended Cushing Academy in Ashburnham, Massachusetts, but grew up in Acton, Massachusetts.
Norton was born in Cambridge, Massachusetts, attended Cushing Academy in Ashburnham, Massachusetts, but grew up in Acton, Massachusetts.
University of Massachusetts Amherst.
Norton played for several teams in the National Hockey League (National Hockey League). Norton started his professional career with the Detroit Vipers in the IHL in 1997. He was drafted in the 1993 National Hockey League Entry Draft as the Edmonton Oilers" ninth-round pick, #215 overall.
He has played a total of 124 National Hockey League games with the Florida Panthers, Los Angeles Kings, Washington Capitals, Ottawa Senators and the Detroit Red Wings.
Norton signed with Jokerit in the Finnish Master of Science-liiga. On December 15, 2006, he abruptly left the team to play in North America by invoking an National Hockey League release clause in his contract.
The Senators signed Norton to a one-year two-way deal on March 8, 2006. He gained viral video fame that year when his 16 April non-fight with Montreal Canadiens enforcer Aaron Downey.
The two squared off with fists raised for forty seconds before being escorted to the penalty box without having thrown a punch or made contact in any way.
On June 23, 2006, Norton was signed by the Detroit Red Wings. He started the 2006-2007 season, with the Red Wings, but injury struck and he was assigned to affiliate, the Grand Rapids Griffins, upon recovery. Norton signed a one-year contract with the San Jose Sharks on July 18, 2007.
Norton did not play a game with the Sharks as a back injury caused him to miss the season.