Jeffrey Thomas Norton (born November 25, 1965) is a retired American ice hockey defenseman.He grew up in the town of Acton, Massachusetts and attended Cushing AcademyA graduate of the University of Michigan, he was selected in the 1984 NHL Entry Draft by the New York Islanders. Norton played for Team USA Hockey in the 1988 Winter Olympics in Calgary, Alberta. Norton has also played for the San Jose Sharks (three separate times), St. Louis Blues, Edmonton Oilers, Tampa Bay Lightning, Florida Panthers (two separate times), Pittsburgh Penguins, and Boston Bruins.He is the older brother of NHLer Brad Norton.