Sentence:  Olie Kolzig: Goalie for the Washington Capitals who spent most of 16 seasons between the pipes for the team until being released in 2008. Had the longest career of any Capital. Now plays for Tampa Bay. The ultimate <WSD>mensch</WSD>, in my book. 
Meaning of the word marked with <WSD> tags:  A person (chiefly male) of strength, integrity(,) and honor or compassion.