Savannah Norcross

Savannah Norcross
Born (2000-06-10) June 10, 2000
Lynn, Massachusetts, U.S.
Height 5 ft 7 in (170 cm)
Position Forward
Shoots Right
PWHL team
Former teams		 New York Sirens
Luleå HF
Playing career 2023–present

Savannah Leigh Norcross (born June 10, 2000) is an American professional ice hockey player for the New York Sirens of the Professional Women's Hockey League (SDHL). She previously played for Luleå HF of the Sweden Women's Hockey League (SDHL). She played college ice hockey at University of Minnesota and Boston College.

Early life

Norcross was born in Lynn, Massachusetts.[1] In 2013, she was selected to join the international program with the East Coast Selects hockey team.[2] The next year she was chosen to attend USA Hockey's national development camp at the Brooks Center.[3]

Playing career

Collegiate

Norcross attended Boston College from 2018 to 2021. She played in 93 games as a forward over three seasons, tallying 41 points. Notably, she played all 20 games as a junior and recorded career-highs in points (21), goals (12), and assists (9).[4] For the 2021–22 season, she transferred to the University of Minnesota.[5][6] She made her team debut on October 1 at the home game against Ohio State. In her fifth-year season, she made the WCHA All-Academic Team and her NCAA Frozen Four debut.[1]

Professional

Norcross was not selected in the 2023 PWHL Draft. On December 6, 2023, Norcross signed a one-year contract with PWHL New York.[7] During the 2023–24 season, she recorded one assist in 20 games. She attended the New York Sirens' training camp in 2024 but instead signed with Luleå HF of the SDHL.[8] She played for Luleå HF through March 2025.[9] On June 21, 2025, she returned to the New York, and signed a one-year contract for the 2025–26 season. [10]

References

  1. ^ a b "Savannah Norcross - Women's Hockey". University of Minnesota Athletics. Retrieved May 24, 2025.
  2. ^ "Local hockey players selected for international program". The Daily Item. January 25, 2013. pp. Z15. Retrieved June 8, 2025 – via Newspapers.com.
  3. ^ O'Connor, Brion (July 6, 2014). "Local rink stars move to the next level". The Boston Globe. pp. Z4. Retrieved June 8, 2025 – via Newspapers.com.
  4. ^ "Savannah Norcross - Women's Hockey". Boston College Athletics. Retrieved May 24, 2025.
  5. ^ Shipley, John (February 24, 2022). "Norcross has helped 'U' women regain top form". Post-Bulletin. p. 8. Retrieved June 8, 2025 – via Newspapers.com.
  6. ^ "Meet the Newcomers: Savannah Norcross". University of Minnesota Athletics. Retrieved June 8, 2025.
  7. ^ Shircliff, Elaine (November 25, 2023). "2023 PWHL New York Player Signing Tracker". Full Press Hockey. Retrieved May 24, 2025.
  8. ^ Kennedy, Ian (December 3, 2024). "Norcross, Veillette Join Teams In Sweden". The Hockey News. Retrieved May 24, 2025.
  9. ^ "Ilskan efter finalförlusten: "Alla hatar Luleå"" [Anger after the final loss: "Everyone hates Luleå"]. Aftonbladet (in Swedish). March 14, 2025. Retrieved June 8, 2025.
  10. ^ "Savannah Norcross returns to New York signing one-year contract". thepwhl.com. June 21, 2025. Retrieved June 21, 2025.
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