• Norris led the U.S. National Under-18 Team in goals and points (tied) with 27-34—61 in 61 contests during the 2016-17 season and added 12-14—26 in 25 USHL games.

• At the 2017 NHL Scouting Combine presented by adidas, Norris led all 104 draft-eligible players in attendance in five of 14 fitness tests.

• Norris registered 14-13—27 in 44 games with the U.S. National Under-17 Team during the 2015-16 season.

• Internationally, Norris helped the United States win a gold medal at the 2017 Under-18 World Championship (3-4—7 in 7 GP) and also represented his country at the 2015 World Under-17 Hockey Challenge (2-3—5 in 5 GP).

• Norris has committed to the University of Michigan for the 2017-18 season.

• His father, Dwayne, was drafted 127th overall by the Quebec Nordiques in 1990 and appeared in 20 games with the club from 1993-96.

• Compares his style of play to Red Wings forward Dylan Larkin.

• Lists Blackhawks captain Jonathan Toews as his childhood hockey idol.


GETTING TO KNOW JOSH:

If I could "Carpool Karaoke" with any celebrity it would be: Jennifer Aniston

TV show I recently binge-watched: Prison Break

The celebrity that always makes me laugh: Jonah Hill

The app I spend too much time on: Paper iO

At an all-you-can-eat buffet I go straight for the: Sushi

The coolest person I've ever met: Trevor Bishop

Athlete I admire most: Jonathan Toews

One thing people don't usually know about me: I can speak German

If I could be any superhero I would be: Superman

I am inspired by: My parents

I am afraid of: Heights

I dream of: Playing in the NHL


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