1.   Along with Turek, the Blues boast two top defensemen in Chris Pronger and Al MacInnis and a forward line called the Slovak Pack.

2.   A year later, she was voted the top defenseman in the IIHF world championship tournament.

3.   Brian Leetch of the New York Rangers is one of three finalists for the Norris trophy, which goes to the top defenseman.

4.   But the Avalanche is bloodied and limping, with its top three defensemen injured only two games into the best-of-seven Western Conference Finals.

5.   But the top two defensemen, Chris Phillips of Prince Albert and Russian player Andrei Zyuzin, are expected to go one and two in the draft.

6.   But top defenseman Derek Morris suffered a leg injury two months ago and the Flames have won just five games since.

7.   Dean was considered to be among the top six defensemen after the loss of Shawn Chambers and Dave Ellett to free agency.

8.   Derian Hatcher was given the Memorial Cup as top defenseman, and Grant Marshall was selected Most Improved in a vote by local media.

9.   Eric Desjardins, their top defenseman, was out with a left knee sprain.

10.   He is considered one of the top offensive defensemen in the league.