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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One of the most frequent questions asked is why the Hawks insist on letting the veteran defenseman Brodie scuffle along while Allan sits on the sideline, missing opportunity after opportunity to develop his game.
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Phil Thompson, Chicago Tribune, 28 Feb. 2025
Still, a 6-foot-4 right-shot defenseman is a pretty appealing asset.
—Chris Johnston, The Athletic, 25 Feb. 2025
The next move after trading away Coyle was trading low-impact resources for a young defenseman under team control, which came in the names of Henri Jokiharju and Daniil Misyul.
—Tyler Small, Forbes, 10 Mar. 2025
Fowler, the Ducks’ all-time leader in games played by a defenseman, picked up two assists for St. Louis.
—Andrew Knoll, Orange County Register, 10 Mar. 2025
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Phil Thompson, Chicago Tribune, 28 Feb. 2025
Still, a 6-foot-4 right-shot defenseman is a pretty appealing asset.
—Chris Johnston, The Athletic, 25 Feb. 2025
The next move after trading away Coyle was trading low-impact resources for a young defenseman under team control, which came in the names of Henri Jokiharju and Daniil Misyul.
—Tyler Small, Forbes, 10 Mar. 2025
Fowler, the Ducks’ all-time leader in games played by a defenseman, picked up two assists for St. Louis.
—Andrew Knoll, Orange County Register, 10 Mar. 2025
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“Defenseman.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/defenseman. Accessed 22 Mar. 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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