Wednesday, July 18, 2007

Sharks Sign Brad Norton

SAN JOSE, California (Ticker) The San Jose Sharks on Wednesday signed defenseman-left wing Brad Norton to a one-year contract. Financial terms of the deal were not disclosed.

Norton, 32, appeared in five games for the Detroit Red Wings last season, registering one assist and 20 penalty minutes. The 6-6, 235-pounder spent the majority of the season playing for Grand Rapids of the American Hockey League, where he had one goal and four assists in 43 games.

Norton was selected in the ninth round - 215th overall - of the 1993 draft. He has three goals and eight assists in 124 career games for the Florida Panthers, Los Angeles Kings, Washington Capitals, Ottawa Senators and Red Wings.