defensemen

Hockey's rear guard

Defensemen is the plural of defenseman, a player position in hockey and lacrosse.

In hockey, the two defensemen skate in front of the goalie, primarily tasked with preventing opposing players from scoring: The defensemen cleared the puck from their zone.

The best defensemen also contribute offensively.

hockey

blueliner

Hockey defensive player

rearguardTroops protecting retreating forces
shot blockerOne who deflects attempts
blue lineHockey zone boundary

pairing · stay-at-home · pinching · box out · clearing · point shot · slapshot · hip check · poke check · backcheck

teamwork

pairing

Joining two together

communicationExchanging ideas or information
coordinationOrganized cooperative movement
supportTo uphold or sustain

chemistry · trust · positioning · coverage · switching · backup · partnership · formation · system · structure

protection

guardian

Protective caretaker of another

protectorOne who safeguards others
shieldHandheld defensive armor
bulwarkDefensive fortification or safeguard

safeguard · sentinel · backstop · anchor · fortress · bastion · watchman · keeper · warden · zone coverage

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