Norell, 23, was originally drafted by Chicago in the fourth round (111th overall) of the 2013 National Hockey League Draft. The Stockholm, Sweden, native recorded two goals and five assists in 63 regular-season games with the Rockford IceHogs of the American Hockey League during the 2017-18 season. Spanning four seasons (2015-18), he has totaled 18 points (3G, 15A) in 136 regular-season games with Rockford, while also skating in five postseason contests.