Goaltender

/ɡˈə‍ʊltɛndɐ/

/ɡˈoʊltɛndɚ/

Goaltender

a player in ice hockey, floorball, or field hockey whose main job is to protect their team's goal from the opposing team's attempts to score

synonyms : goalie

netkeeper

netminder

the defensive position on an ice hockey or soccer or lacrosse team who stands in front of the goal and tries to prevent opposing players from scoring

synonyms : goalie

goalkeeper

netkeeper

Examples

1. Number 2 Clint Malarchuk Former goaltender Clint Malarchuk had one of the most graphic injuries in the history of ice hockey.

2. You've got that goaltender, that key piece that you can rely on.

3. That season the goaltender's crease would be expanded and penalties were introduced for crease infringement and unnecessary contact with the goalie.

4. Ray Emery stuck it out in front of the net for 11 seasons as an NHL goaltender.

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