From EA Sports:
Below are the defensive Team of the Year winners for NHL and PWHL respectively:
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Cale Makar, Defender, Colorado Avalanche
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Lane Hutson, Defender, Montreal Canadiens
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Connor Hellebuyck, Goalie, Winnipeg Jets
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Renata Fast, Defender, Toronto Sceptres
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Sophie Jacques, Defender, Vancouver Goldeneyes
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Ann-Renée Desbiens, Goalie, Montreal Victoire
As with the offensive players, fans can also weigh in on defensive Honorary Mention selections by voting in-game now through January 12. Honorary Mention winner cards will be live in-game from January 13–16.
NHL Defense Nominees:
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Quinn Hughes - Minnesota Wild
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Zach Werenski - Columbus Blue Jackets
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Jake Sanderson - Ottawa Senators
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Adam Fox - New York Rangers
PWHL Defense Nominees:
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Claire Thompson - Vancouver Goldeneyes
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Lee Stecklein - Minnesota Frost
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Ella Shelton - Toronto Sceptres
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Megan Keller - Boston Fleet
