Norris joins Steelheads

BOISE, Idaho – The Idaho Steelheads have signed forward David Norris to a contract for the 2021-22 season.Norris played 24 games between Steel Wings Linz of the Alps Hockey League and ERSC Amberg of Bayernliga for the 2020-21 season, tallying 15 points (4g-11a). The Calgary, Alberta native began his professional career in England, playing with the Milton Keynes Lightning of the Elite Ice Hockey League during his 2018-19 campaign, recording 18 points (5g-13a) before joining the Hull Pirates the following season. He posted a career-best numbers in his lone year of National Ice Hockey League play, boasting 66 points (16g-50a) through 35 games and owning the second-most assists on the team and fourth-most points while earning Forward of the Year honors for his club.Prior to his professional career, Norris played two collegiate seasons at American International College from 2013-15 before transferring to Arizona State University for his final two seasons in 2016-17 and 2017-18. Over his four-year career, he totaled 75 points (19g-56a) in 102 games with his freshman year being the best of his career statistically, earning 2013-14 AHA All-Rookie Team honors with 33 points (7g-26a) in 35 games.