noun
- a player in ice hockey who skates back toward the defensive zone to help prevent the opposing team from scoring
Usage: sports; ice hockey
Examples
- The backchecker rushed to help his goaltender when the opposing forward broke through.
- Good backchecking is essential for winning games in professional hockey.
- The team's best backchecker prevented a scoring opportunity by forcing a turnover.
- Backcheckers must be quick and alert to shut down fast breaks.
- He earned praise for his tireless backchecking throughout the season.