Definitions
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- noun In
ice hockey andlacrosse , a player position with a primary responsibility to prevent the opposing team from scoring goals; same asdefender in many other ballgames.
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Examples
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Finnish defenceman is one of my personal favourites.
USATODAY.com - Red Line Report draft rankings defensemen 2001
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Sebastien Bourgon Huge (6-6) defenceman is gangly and awkward, hasn't grown into his body yet.
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This smallish Russian defenceman is one of my personal favourites.
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The Oilers have recalled defenceman Alex Plante (Edmonton's second choice, 15th overall, in the 2007 draft) ...
Edmonton Sun 2010
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Crosby and the Penguins couldn't find the net on a five-minute power play in the first period resulting from just-recalled defenceman
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The Oilers have recalled defenceman Alex Plante (Edmonton's second choice, 15th overall, in the 2007 draft) ...
Edmonton Sun 2010
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Crosby and the Penguins couldn't find the net on a five-minute power play in the first period resulting from just-recalled defenceman Matt Lashoff's boarding penalty and went on to lose their fourth in six games after winning their previous two.
Ottawa Sun 2010
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"A couple of years ago we're playing Dallas (in the playoffs)," recalled defenceman
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"A couple of years ago we're playing Dallas (in the playoffs)," recalled defenceman
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Notes: The Canadiens recalled defenceman Yannick Weber from AHL Hamilton but didn't use him. ...
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