The James Norris Memorial Trophy, or simply the Norris Trophy, is awarded annually to the National Hockey League's top "defense player who demonstrates throughout the season the greatest all-round ability in the position". [1]

The James Norris Memorial Trophy is presented annually to the defenseman who demonstrates the greatest all-around ability in his position. The winner is selected in a poll of the Professional Hockey Writers' Association at the end of the regular season.

Jun 27, 2024 · The James Norris Memorial Trophy is an annual award given "to the defense player who demonstrates throughout the season the greatest all-round ability in the...

NHL James Norris Memorial Trophy Winners. Top Defenseman. Click on the Season for voting results.

The James Norris Memorial Trophy, or simply the Norris Trophy, is awarded annually to the National Hockey League’s top “defense player who demonstrates throughout the season the greatest all...

The James Norris Memorial Trophy has been awarded 53 times to 22 different players since it was first created in 1954. At the end of each season, members of the Professional Hockey Writers' Association vote to decide the player who was …

Feb 14, 2024 · Explore the comprehensive list of NHL James Norris Memorial Trophy Winners, recognizing the league's most valuable player each season. Get more information on all NHL awards and player...

Feb 7, 2006 · The James Norris Memorial Trophy is awarded annually to the player selected by hockey writers as the best defenceman in the National Hockey League (NHL) during the regular season. It was presented to the league in 1953 by the children of James Norris, former owner of the Detroit Red Wings.

The following is a list of articles of ice hockey players who have won the James Norris Memorial Trophy in the NHL. The trophy is given annually to the player that is voted best defenceman in the NHL during the regular season.

First awarded at the end of the 1953-54 season, the James Norris Memorial Trophy is named for James E. Norris, a prominent executive in the NHL who passed away in 1952. Norris was born in Montreal to a wealthy family.