Norris Trophy

Award Details Awarded: At the close of the NHL Regular Season Purpose: The James Norris Memorial Trophy is awarded annually to the National Hockey League's top defenseman. First Awarded: At the close of the 1953-54 Season Selectors: Members of the Professional Hockey Writers' Association

Most Norris Trophy Selections Bobby Orr - 8 Selections Doug Harvey - 7 Selections Nicklas Lidstrom - 6 Selections Ray Bourque - 5 Selections Pierre Pilote - 3 Selections Denis Potvin - 3 Selections Paul Coffey - 3 Selections Chris Chelios - 3 Selections

[edit] History

The trophy is named in honour of James E. Norris, former owner of the National Hockey League's Detroit Red Wings from 1932 to 1952. The trophy was first awarded at the conclusion of the 1953-54 NHL season. The most frequent winners of the award include Bobby Orr of the Boston Bruins who won the award a record 8 consecutive seasons from 1968 to 1975. Doug Harvey won the award 7 times and Nicklas Lidstrom won it 6 times during his career. On the strength of the dominance of Orr, Bourque and most recently Zdeno Chara, the Boston Bruins have won the most Norris Trophies, with 14; Montreal Canadiens are 2nd with 11.

[edit] James Norris Memorial Trophy Winners

[edit] References

• NHL.com