Johnson, Connecticut's most reliable defender, had the type of game that once may have seemed beyond his reach in a painful college career.

Standing an imposing 194 cm and 97 kg, he became one of the most reliable defenders in the league.

He has become a reliable defender, as well as the team's leading scorer at 15.9 points a game.

He is a reliable defender with a cool approach to the game and sliding tackles that are growing to be his hallmark.

She has become a tough, reliable defender with speed, agility and a ruggedness forged by learning the game from three older brothers.

Snepsts, a big reliable defender, had the puck behind the net.

He became known for his fearless challenges and a reliable defender.

A reliable defender who is also a nice guy.

George Marshall (1869-1938) was a "sturdy, reliable defender" who remained with the club until 1896.

Over the next few years, constantly defending against top forwards with more experience, Thornton developed into an important and reliable defender for the club.