Buffalo hockey player (5)
I believe the answer is:
sabre
'buffalo hockey player' is the definition.
(I've seen this in another clue)
This is all the clue.
(Other definitions for sabre that I've seen before include "Large wasp" , "Bares (anag.)" , "Slasher" , "Sword (that may be rattled)" , "Heavy cavalry sword" .)