(in ice hockey and lacrosse) a player (other than the goalkeeper) who is part of the defence.

A player who is skilled at controlling the puck or ball with his or her stick. Usually with preceding adjective.

Chiefly Ice Hockey. A player whose principal duty is to defend the goal by attempting to prevent the ball, puck, etc., from entering it; a…

In various team sports. Ice Hockey. A player who moves between defence and attack to play where required rather than remaining in a set position. Now…

= goaltender, n.

Ice Hockey. A player whose primary role is to defend teammates from particularly aggressive play by the opposing team. Also called enforcer.

any player working to prevent the opposing side from scoring while his or her own side's strength is reduced through penalties.

Sport (originally Ice Hockey). A strong, aggressive, or intimidating player whose role is to protect teammates or dominate an area of the field of…