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Defense: The team without the ball; also the act of trying to stop the opponent from scoring.

Zone Defense: A defense in which players who are in pass coverage cover zones of the field, instead of individual players. Pure zone packages are seldom used; most defenses employ some combination of zone . . . View Full Definition

Stay-At-Home Defense Man: A defense man who plays very defensively. He doesn't rush the puck very often.

Right Defenseman: This is a player who plays along the right side of the rink on defense

Left Defenseman: This is a player who plays along the left side of the rink on defense.

Illegal Defense: A rather nebulous rule that is called irregularly. It's designed to prevent the use of the zone defense; it¹s more like a 3-second violation for the defense, in which no defender can stay in . . . View Full Definition

Defensemen: Two players who make up a team’s defensive unit usually stationed in or near their defensive zone to help the goalie guard against attack; sometimes they lead an attack. The left defenseman . . . View Full Definition

Two-Level Defense: A defense with only two, as opposed to the usual three, levels of defensive organization. Generally a much more aggressive defense than normal.

Prevent Defense: A defensive strategy that utilizes deep zone coverage in order to prevent a big pass play from happening down field, usually at the expense of giving up yards at shorter distances. Often use . . . View Full Definition

Nickel Defense: When a defense brings in a 5th defensive back to replace a linebacker on the field, increasing its pass coverage.