Lee Norwood, Date of Birth, Place of Birth

Lee Norwood

American ice hockey player

Date of Birth: 02-Feb-1960

Place of Birth: Oakland, California, United States

Profession: ice hockey player

Nationality: United States

Zodiac Sign: Aquarius

Lee Charles Norwood (born February 2, 1960 in Oakland, California and raised in Trenton, Michigan) is a retired American ice hockey defenceman. Norwood was drafted 62nd overall in the 1979 NHL Entry Draft by the Quebec Nordiques.
During his 16-year career, he played for the Nordiques, Washington Capitals, St.
Louis Blues, Detroit Red Wings, New Jersey Devils, Hartford Whalers, and Calgary Flames.
After his stint with the Flames, he retired from professional play in 1994, only to return to active play a year later in the International Hockey League for two seasons before retiring for a second and final time.
Norwood was awarded the Governor's Trophy at the end of the 1984-85 IHL season for being the most outstanding defenseman in the league. In 503 NHL games, Norwood had 58 goals, 153 assists, and 1,099 penalty minutes.
He served as the head coach of the Eastern Michigan University hockey team but left his position after the 2007–08 season.
He currently does work on behalf of the Red Wings Alumni Association.