Defenseman

[Merna]

(in ice hockey and lacrosse) a player, other than the goaltender, in a defensive position.

[Monty]

Any [hockey player] willing to [punch] a member of the opposing team in the face in order to protect their [goalie]

[Tina]

Defenseman in Ice Hockey. A player whose main focus is defense, playing between his goaltender and his forwards. Each team typically has two defensemen on the ice when it is at full strength.