diff --git a/espn_api/hockey/player.py b/espn_api/hockey/player.py
index 5082acb6..4941b7e6 100644
--- a/espn_api/hockey/player.py
+++ b/espn_api/hockey/player.py
@@ -7,9 +7,9 @@ class Player(object):
     def __init__(self, data):
         self.name = json_parsing(data, 'fullName')
         self.playerId = json_parsing(data, 'id')
-        self.position = POSITION_MAP[json_parsing(data, 'defaultPositionId')]
+        self.position = POSITION_MAP.get(json_parsing(data, 'defaultPositionId'), '')
         self.lineupSlot = POSITION_MAP.get(data.get('lineupSlotId'), '')
-        self.eligibleSlots = [POSITION_MAP[pos] for pos in json_parsing(data, 'eligibleSlots')]
+        self.eligibleSlots = [POSITION_MAP.get(pos, '') for pos in json_parsing(data, 'eligibleSlots')]
         self.acquisitionType = json_parsing(data, 'acquisitionType')
         self.proTeam = PRO_TEAM_MAP.get(json_parsing(data, 'proTeamId'), 'Unknown Team')
         self.injuryStatus = json_parsing(data, 'injuryStatus')