Upon completing his freshman year in 2009–10 with Northeastern University and selected to the Hockey East All-Rookie Team, Newton was signed as an undrafted free-agent to a three-year entry-level contract with the Anaheim Ducks on March 17, 2010.
On August 29, 2012, Newton signed as a free agent to his first European contract with a one-year deal with HC Eppan Pirates of the Italian second division Serie A2.
[5] In the 2014–15 season, Newton excelled as Gherdëina's best player, contributing with 24 goals and 52 points in 39 games to lead the league in both categories in scoring from the blueline.
After two seasons abroad, Newton opted to return to North America, securing a one-year deal with ECHL outfit, the Idaho Steelheads, on September 8, 2016.
[7] Newton was released from his contract with the Steelheads prior to the season, after agreeing to a one-year deal in the Czech Republic with Mountfield HK on October 4, 2016.