hockey defenseman
Puck-blocking skater
A hockey defenseman is a player positioned primarily to prevent the opposing team from scoring, typically stationed near their own goal.
Defensemen block shots, clear the puck from the defensive zone, and check opposing forwards.
Most teams play two defensemen at a time.
Strong defensemen also contribute offensively, joining rushes and quarterbacking the power play: He's an elite two-way defenseman.
- bluelinerHockey defensive player
- blue lineHockey zone boundary
- pinchSqueeze with fingertips
- bodycheckDeliberate physical contact
- box outBlock opponent's rebound path
clearing · stay-at-home · pairing · point · slapshot · gap · blueline · crease · boards · physical · gritty · shutdown · partner · minutes · plus minus · cross-check · Norris · backcheck
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Onward in direction
winger · center · left wing · right wing · sniper
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