Defenceman (ice hockey)

Defenceman (defenseman in U.S.) is a hockey player position on the ice whose responsibility is primarily defence. To shorten the name and to give consideration to the rising number of female players, the position is sometimes referred to as just "defence" ("defense").

Notable defencemen

• Raymond Bourque
• Paul Coffey
• Geraldine Heaney
• Brian Leetch
• Bobby Orr
• Chris Pronger
• Scott Stevens
• Eddie Shore
• Angela Ruggiero