James Norris Memorial Trophy
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The James Norris Memorial Trophy is awarded annually to the National Hockey League's top defenceman. The voting is conducted by members of the Professional Hockey Writers Association.
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The trophy is named in honour of James E. Norris, 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 Ray Bourque won it 5 times during his career. On the strength of the dominance of Orr and Bourque, Boston Bruins have won the most Norris Trophies, with 13; Montreal Canadiens are 2nd with 11.
[edit] James Norris Memorial Trophy winners
