Ben Norton joins the Telford Tigers!

Norton joins from National League rivals Sheffield Steeldogs after featuring for the Yorkshire side 23 times last season. Norton, aged 21, has also played for Bristol Pitbulls and will compete with Brad Day for the team’s net minding duties.

Ben commented, “I’m really looking forward to joining Telford Tigers. After speaking to Tom (Watkins) it became immediately apparent there’s a positive culture and environment around the team. Having played under Tom at GB I know the professionalism and dedication he brings, I’m looking forward to helping the team have a successful season and I’m sure under Tom I will improve. Having played against Telford the last couple of seasons I know what great fans they have and I can’t wait to play in front of them.”

Tom Watkins, Head Coach and General Manager, commented on the signing of Norton. 

“’Ben is a talented young goalie who is very dedicated to his craft and keen to keep on making improvements to his game on a daily basis. He’s a player I know first hand having coached Ben over a long period of time from when he was youngster at goalie camps I used to run and more recently with the GB Under 20s team where he was the leading player throughout his two seasons with the group. He brings with him a desire to compete for the net and I’m sure that will undoubtedly improve the team as we develop one of the stronger goalie partnerships in the league.”