This enabled him to control the game through oversight and tempo, despite his defensive style.

As a rookie, Gainey was committed to a defensive style of play.

"Roger wouldn't say now that we should play a more defensive style."

Lately, their defensive style has raised questions about the amount of energy that is left for offense.

The following year, Shen directed the club into a very defensive style.

As such, knockouts are more common than one would expect from a defensive style.

This is contrary to the normal defensive style of man-on-man.

Several Rangers added that they are trying to play a more cautious, defensive style to avoid getting caught up ice.

He is known for a defensive style which brings success but also boredom to fans.

There also seems to be 3 styles of tag action: offensive, defensive and technical.