1. Marc-André Bergeron (1980)

Canadian Ice Hockey Defenceman

Known as a fast skater, particularly for a defenseman, he made his NHL debut in 2002-2003 with the Edmonton Oilers.

2. Mike Grant (1873)

Canadian Ice Hockey Defenceman

Hall of Fame defenseman known for his incredible speed, he played professionally for the Montreal Victorias and Montreal Shamrocks.

3. Luke Schenn (1989)

Canadian Ice Hockey Defenceman

Defender who signed with the Philadelphia Flyers in 2012, after spending four seasons with the Toronto Maple Leafs.

4. Christopher Tanev (1989)

Canadian Ice Hockey Defenceman

Ice hockey defenseman who joined the Vancouver Canucks in 2010.

5. Red Kelly (1927)

Canadian Ice Hockey Defenceman

Defenseman who played for the Detroit Red Wings and Toronto Maple Leafs from 1947 to 1967, winning four Stanley Cups with each team.

6. Robert Bortuzzo (1989)

Canadian Ice Hockey Defenceman

Canadian defenceman who began his career as a member of the Pittsburgh Penguins in 2011 after spending three seasons as a member of the Kitchener Rangers in the Ontario Hockey...

7. Marcel Pronovost (1930)

Canadian Ice Hockey Defenceman

Former NHL defenceman who won four Stanley Cups with the Detroit Red Wings and one with the Toronto Maple Leafs. He was inducted into the Hockey Hall of Fame in...

8. Simon Després (1991)

Canadian Ice Hockey Defenceman

NHL defenseman who taken by the Pittsburgh Penguins with the 30th overall pick of the 2009 NHL Draft. He made his NHL debut in 2011 and was traded to the...

9. Éric Gélinas (1991)

Canadian Ice Hockey Defenceman

Defenseman who made his NHL debut in 2012 with the New Jersey Devils after the team drafted him 54th overall in 2009.

10. Ed Jovanovski (1976)

Canadian Ice Hockey Defenceman

Longtime NHL defenseman who began his career with the Florida Panthers in 1995. He went on to play for the Vancouver Canucks and Phoenix Coyotes before returning to the Panthers...

11. Cory Cross (1971)

Canadian Ice Hockey Defenceman

Defenseman who played in the NHL from 1993-2006 for several teams, including the Tampa Bay Lightning and the Toronto Maple Leafs.

12. Cody Ceci (1993)

Canadian Ice Hockey Defenceman

NHL defenseman who was chosen 15th overall by the Ottawa Senators in the 2012 draft. He made his NHL debut the next year as a replacement for the suspended Jared...

13. Paul Coffey (1961)

Canadian Ice Hockey Defenceman

NHL defenseman who retired trailing only Ray Bourque in all-time NHL defenseman goals, assists, and points. He was inducted into the Hockey Hall of Fame in 2004.

14. Marc-Édouard Vlasic (1987)

Canadian Ice Hockey Defenceman

Defenseman who won gold at the 2014 Olympics for Canada and made his NHL debut during the 2006-2007 season with the San Jose Sharks. He helped the Sharks reach the...

15. Maxim Noreau (1987)

Canadian Ice Hockey Defenceman

Hockey defenceman best known for his time as member of NHL teams like the Minnesota Wild and Colorado Avalanche. He won a Spengler Cup title representing Canada in 2012.

16. Kris Russell (1987)

Canadian Ice Hockey Defenceman

Canadian defender who made his NHL debut with the Columbus Blue Jackets in 2007. He played for the St. Louis Blues for two seasons, then joined the Calgary Flames in...

17. Chris Phillips (1978)

Canadian Ice Hockey Defenceman

NHL defender who was selected first overall by the Ottawa Senators in the 1996 Entry Draft.

18. Morgan Rielly (1994)

Canadian Ice Hockey Defenceman

Canadian defenceman who won a gold medal representing Canada at the 2012 Ivan Hlinka Memorial Tournament. He began his NHL career with the Toronto Maple Leafs in 2013.

19. Derrick Pouliot (1994)

Canadian Ice Hockey Defenceman

NHL defenseman who was drafted eighth overall by the Pittsburgh Penguins in 2012. He made his NHL debut in 2014 and scored a goal on his first career shot.

20. Mathew Dumba (1994)

Canadian Ice Hockey Defenceman

Canadian defenceman who made his NHL debut with the Minnesota Wild during the 2013-14 season after being picked by the team in the first round of the 2012 NHL Entry...

21. Chris Pronger (1974)

Canadian Ice Hockey Defenceman

All-Star Canadian defenceman who won the Hart Trophy for his 1999-2000 season with the St. Louis Blues and a Stanley Cup as a member of the Anaheim Ducks in 2007....

22. Harry Cameron (1890)

Canadian Ice Hockey Defenceman

Former defenseman that played for eight different teams during his 21-year career. He won three NHL Stanley Cups and he is regarded by some as the best scoring defensemen in...

23. Barry Melrose (1956)

Canadian Ice Hockey Defenceman

Known for his careers as a hockey player, coach, and broadcaster. He coached the Los Angeles Kings to the 1993 Stanley Cup Final and began his time as a regular...

24. Dion Phaneuf (1985)

Canadian Ice Hockey Defenceman

Canadian NHL defender who served as captain of the Toronto Maple Leafs from 2010 to 2016 before a trade sent him to the Ottawa Senators. He was selected to his first All-Star game...

25. Dave Babych (1961)

Canadian Ice Hockey Defenceman

NHL defenseman who spent 19 years in the NHL and appeared in two All-Star games.

26. Barry Beck (1957)

Canadian Ice Hockey Defenceman

Former defender who played the majority of his 13-year career with the New York Rangers.

27. Nathan Beaulieu (1992)

Canadian Ice Hockey Defenceman

Defenseman who made his NHL debut in 2012 with the Montreal Canadiens and won a bronze medal for Canada in the World Junior Championships that same year.

28. Erik Gudbranson (1992)

Canadian Ice Hockey Defenceman

One of the top three selections by the Florida Panthers in the National Hockey League's 2010 Entry Draft, this Canadian ice hockey defenceman also briefly played for the AHL team...

29. Craig Rivet (1974)

Canadian Ice Hockey Defenceman

Defenseman who made his NHL debut during the 1994-1995 season with the Montreal Canadiens and joined the San Jose Sharks in 2007.

30. Jared Cowen (1991)

Canadian Ice Hockey Defenceman

Defender who made his NHL debut in 2010 for the Ottawa Senators.

31. Ryan Ellis (1991)

Canadian Ice Hockey Defenceman

Defender who helped the Nashville Predators reach the Stanley Cup Finals in 2016-17. He made his debut with the Predators during the 2011-12 season. He won back-to-back Memorial Cups with...

32. Chad Brownlee (1984)

Canadian Ice Hockey Defenceman

Hockey player-turned-country music singer known for albums like 2012's Love Me or Leave Me. His hockey career was cut short by a series of nagging injuries.

33. Al MacInnis (1963)

Canadian Ice Hockey Defenceman

Hall of Fame NHL defenseman and 13-time All-Star who spent his career with the Calgary Flames and St. Louis Blues.

34. Danny Biega (1991)

Canadian Ice Hockey Defenceman

Danny Biega is a Canadian ice hockey defenceman. He was selected by the Carolina Hurricanes in the 3rd round of the 2010 NHL Entry Draft. Biega is currently playing for...

35. Craig Binns (1974)

Canadian Ice Hockey Defenceman

Craig Binns is a Canadian former professional ice hockey defenceman. Binns played three seasons of major junior hockey in the Ontario Hockey League scoring 3 goals and 19 assists for...

36. Josh Manson (1991)

Canadian Ice Hockey Defenceman

Josh Manson is a Canadian professional ice hockey defenceman. He is currently playing with the Anaheim Ducks of the National Hockey League.

37. Gord Nelson (1947)

Canadian Ice Hockey Defenceman

Gordon William Gordie Nelson is a retired Canadian professional ice hockey player who played three games in the National Hockey League for the Toronto Maple Leafs.

38. Dillon Heatherington (1995)

Canadian Ice Hockey Defenceman

Dillon Heatherington is a Canadian ice hockey defenceman. He is currently playing with the Swift Current Broncos in the Western Hockey League. Heatherington was selected by the Columbus Blue Jackets...

39. Mike Madill (1982)

Canadian Ice Hockey Defenceman

Mike Madill is a Canadian former professional ice hockey defenceman. He is currently General Manager and Head Coach of the last professional team he played with the Las Vegas Wranglers...

40. Mark Katic (1989)

Canadian Ice Hockey Defenceman

Mark Katic is a Canadian professional ice hockey player of Croatian ancestry who is currently playing for KHL Medveščak Zagreb in the Kontinental Hockey League.

41. Mike Rathje (1974)

Canadian Ice Hockey Defenceman

Michael Steven Rathje is a Canadian former professional ice hockey defenceman who played 13 seasons in the National Hockey League for the San Jose Sharks and Philadelphia Flyers. Rathje was...

42. Jason McBain (1974)

Canadian Ice Hockey Defenceman

Jason D. McBain is a former ice hockey defenceman. He was born in Ilion New York and raised in Kimberley British Columbia. McBain was drafted 81st overall in the 1992...

43. Calvin de Haan (1991)

Canadian Ice Hockey Defenceman

Calvin de Haan is a Canadian professional ice hockey player. He is currently playing for the New York Islanders of the National Hockey League. He was selected 12th overall by...

44. Brandon Davidson (ice hockey) (1991)

Canadian Ice Hockey Defenceman

Brandon Davidson is a Canadian professional ice hockey defenceman. He is currently playing with the Oklahoma City Barons of the American Hockey League. Davidson was selected by the Edmonton Oilers...

45. Mark Tinordi (1966)

Canadian Ice Hockey Defenceman

Mark D. Tinordi is a retired professional ice hockey defenceman who played in the National Hockey League for twelve seasons between 1987–88 and 1998–99. Tinordi became the coach of the...

46. Shane Johnson (ice hockey) (1974)

Canadian Ice Hockey Defenceman

Shane Johnson is a retired Canadian-born British ice hockey defenceman.

47. Jason Becker (ice hockey) (1974)

Canadian Ice Hockey Defenceman

Jason Becker is a Canadian former ice hockey defenceman who is currently an assistant coach for the Prince George Cougars in the WHL.

48. Charles Landry (ice hockey) (1991)

Canadian Ice Hockey Defenceman

Charles Landry is a Canadian professional ice hockey defenceman. He is currently playing with the Florida Everblades of the ECHL. Landry played four seasons of major junior hockey in the...

49. Ben Chiarot (1991)

Canadian Ice Hockey Defenceman

Ben Chiarot is a Canadian professional ice hockey defenceman. He is currently playing with the St. John's IceCaps of the American Hockey League whilst under contract to the Winnipeg Jets...

50. Dennis Robertson (ice hockey) (1991)

Canadian Ice Hockey Defenceman

Dennis Robertson is a Canadian ice hockey defenceman. He is currently playing with the Charlotte Checkers of the American Hockey League.