defenseman

noun

de·fense·man di-ˈfen(t)s-mən

-ˌman

: a player in a sport (such as hockey) who is assigned to a defensive zone or position

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Karpovich is still a big (6-foot-3), heavy, hard-shooting, physical defenseman who was a top D in the MHL in his draft year. —

Scott Wheeler, The Athletic, 23 Jan. 2025 As tempers flared during the subsequent play-stoppage, Vancouver defenseman Tyler Myers also cross-checked Edmonton’s Evan Bouchard in the face. —

Carol Schram, Forbes, 22 Jan. 2025 Canucks defenseman Tyler Myers was also suspended three games for his actions in that same scrum between McDavid and Garland. —

Ryan Canfield, Fox News, 21 Jan. 2025 Tampa Bay Lightning defenseman Erik Cernak will miss Saturday's game against the Detroit Red Wings due to an undisclosed injury. —

David Faris, Newsweek, 19 Jan. 2025 See all Example Sentences for defenseman