defenseman
Rink rear guard
A defenseman is a player in hockey or lacrosse positioned to prevent the opposing team from scoring.
In hockey, defensemen typically stay back near their own goal, block shots, and move the puck out of the defensive zone: The defenseman cleared the puck before the forward could get a shot off.
Also spelled defenceman in British and Canadian English.
Hockey zone boundary
- point shotHockey strike from defense
- puckHockey's rubber projectile
- checkOrder to pay
- body checkDeliberate physical contact play
hip check · slapshot · breakout · penalty kill · power play · shot blocking · pinch · neutral zone
Wheeled or bladed footwear
- jerseyKnitted pullover garment
- rinkEnclosed skating surface
- shiftMovement or work period
- line changeSwapping players during play
assist · ice time · draft pick · prospect · captain · veteran · rookie · all-star
Protective caretaker of another
- protectorOne who safeguards others
- anchorSecures ships to seabed
- backstopBarrier behind target area
- shutdownCessation of operations
enforcer · physical · tough · intimidator · shot blocker · penalty killer · stay-at-home · checking
Arranging in specific locations
- anglingRecreational hook-and-line pursuit
- anticipationState of awaiting something
- transitionChange from one state
- first passInitial attempt at something
support · coverage · pinching · collapsing
blue line
Hockey zone boundary
- point shotHockey strike from defense
- puckHockey's rubber projectile
- checkOrder to pay
body check · hip check · slapshot · breakout · penalty kill · power play · shot blocking · pinch · neutral zone · backcheck
skates
Wheeled or bladed footwear
line change · assist · ice time · draft pick · prospect · captain · veteran · rookie · all-star · minutes played
guardian
Protective caretaker of another
shutdown · enforcer · physical · tough · intimidator · shot blocker · penalty killer · stay-at-home · checking · grit
positioning
Arranging in specific locations
- anglingRecreational hook-and-line pursuit
- anticipationState of awaiting something
- transitionChange from one state
first pass · support · coverage · pinching · collapsing
- hockeypuck, hockey, ice hockey, pucks, field hockey
- defendersguard, protector, guardian, keeper, sentry
- winter athletesskier, skiers, skater, alpine skiers, ice skater
- Lacrosselacrosse stick, lacrosse ball, goal, goalie, attack
- hockey defensegoalie, goaltender, penalty kill, shot blocking, clearing
- NHL TeamsStanley Cup, playoffs, goalie, forward, roster