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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State of play: Reigning league MVP Nathan MacKinnon will anchor the team's offense, while superstar defenseman Cale Makar brings a ferocious combination of skill, hustle and talent.
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Esteban L. Hernandez, Axios, 8 Oct. 2024
The Sharks open up with home games against St. Louis on Thursday and Anaheim on Saturday and can quickly recall a defenseman from the Barracuda if needed.
—Curtis Pashelka, The Mercury News, 7 Oct. 2024
In January, Nick Foligno broke a finger exchanging punches with New Jersey Devils defenseman Brendan Smith after Smith collided with Bedard and broke his jaw, causing the star rookie to miss 14 games.
—Phil Thompson, Chicago Tribune, 5 Oct. 2024
Colorado’s camp roster stands at 30: 19 forwards, 8 defensemen and three goalies.
—Corey Masisak, The Denver Post, 2 Oct. 2024
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Esteban L. Hernandez, Axios, 8 Oct. 2024
The Sharks open up with home games against St. Louis on Thursday and Anaheim on Saturday and can quickly recall a defenseman from the Barracuda if needed.
—Curtis Pashelka, The Mercury News, 7 Oct. 2024
In January, Nick Foligno broke a finger exchanging punches with New Jersey Devils defenseman Brendan Smith after Smith collided with Bedard and broke his jaw, causing the star rookie to miss 14 games.
—Phil Thompson, Chicago Tribune, 5 Oct. 2024
Colorado’s camp roster stands at 30: 19 forwards, 8 defensemen and three goalies.
—Corey Masisak, The Denver Post, 2 Oct. 2024
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“Defenseman.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/defenseman. Accessed 22 Oct. 2024.
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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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