NHL defensemen
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NHL defensemen are ice hockey players in the National Hockey League whose primary role is to protect their team’s defensive zone, block opposing attacks, and support offensive plays from the blue line.
Statements (49)
| Predicate | Object |
|---|---|
| instanceOf |
National Hockey League role
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ice hockey position ⓘ |
| collectiveRepresentation | NHL Players Association NERFINISHED ⓘ |
| employerType | NHL franchise ⓘ |
| equipment |
helmet
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shin guards ⓘ shoulder pads ⓘ skates ⓘ stick ⓘ |
| governingBody | NHL Board of Governors NERFINISHED ⓘ |
| league | National Hockey League ⓘ |
| positionOnIce |
between opposing forwards and own net in defensive zone
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blue line in offensive zone ⓘ |
| primaryRole |
defend defensive zone
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limit scoring chances against ⓘ protect area in front of goaltender ⓘ |
| responsibility |
block shots
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break up opposing attacks ⓘ clear rebounds and loose pucks from crease ⓘ keep pucks in offensive zone at blue line ⓘ kill penalties ⓘ maintain defensive zone coverage structure ⓘ make breakout passes from defensive zone ⓘ quarterback power play (for some defensemen) ⓘ support offensive plays from the blue line ⓘ take point shots on goal ⓘ win puck battles along the boards ⓘ |
| skill |
backward skating
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body checking ⓘ gap control against attackers ⓘ long, accurate passing ⓘ reading offensive plays ⓘ running power play from point ⓘ shot blocking ⓘ stick checking ⓘ |
| sport | ice hockey ⓘ |
| statisticalCategory |
assists
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blocked shots ⓘ goals ⓘ hits ⓘ plus-minus ⓘ points ⓘ time on ice ⓘ |
| subtype |
defensive defenseman
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left defenseman ⓘ offensive defenseman ⓘ right defenseman ⓘ two-way defenseman ⓘ |
| typicalNumberOnIce | two per team at even strength ⓘ |
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