"The defensive position is offensive. These guys are quarterbacking the play and take control because they can see the entire ...

Inside the pitch are a series of very precise inner markings: A hockey team consists of 11 players per side and is divided into forward, midfield, defending and goalkeeping positions. Like most ...

Strength on strength was on display Dec. 14 when Fairport took on defending Class B section champion Batavia Notre Dame United. In that game, Hillier was tasked with slowing United senior Jameson ...

but a forward, Mallette is not. The sequence exemplified the ever-growing skill of modern day hockey defensemen. While always an essential position, what's considered quintessential has changed.