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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But the involvement of the defensemen blocking passing lanes is a factor, too.
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Matthew Fairburn, New York Times, 22 May 2025
Marchand did not speak to reporters after the game or on the Panthers’ off day on Wednesday, and coach Paul Maurice and defenseman Aaron Ekblad kept their answers about the incident short.
—Adam Lichtenstein, Sun Sentinel, 21 May 2025
Winger Mikko Rantanen led the team in scoring during the series with four goals (adding three assists), while 23-year-old defenseman Thomas Harley led the team in assists with four.
—Kilty Cleary, MSNBC Newsweek, 21 May 2025
The Oilers have also been missing a key defenseman, Mattias Ekholm, who has been sidelined with an undisclosed injury since late in the regular season.
—Carol Schram, Forbes.com, 20 May 2025
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Matthew Fairburn, New York Times, 22 May 2025
Marchand did not speak to reporters after the game or on the Panthers’ off day on Wednesday, and coach Paul Maurice and defenseman Aaron Ekblad kept their answers about the incident short.
—Adam Lichtenstein, Sun Sentinel, 21 May 2025
Winger Mikko Rantanen led the team in scoring during the series with four goals (adding three assists), while 23-year-old defenseman Thomas Harley led the team in assists with four.
—Kilty Cleary, MSNBC Newsweek, 21 May 2025
The Oilers have also been missing a key defenseman, Mattias Ekholm, who has been sidelined with an undisclosed injury since late in the regular season.
—Carol Schram, Forbes.com, 20 May 2025
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“Defenseman.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/defenseman. Accessed 28 May. 2025.
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defenseman
noun
de·fense·man
-mən
-ˌman
: a player in a sport who is assigned to a defensive zone or position
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