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
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goaltender::noun | Spocien Dictionary
| Type | Words |
|---|---|
| Synonyms | goalie, goalkeeper, netkeeper |
| Type of | position |
goaltender::noun | Spocien Dictionary
| Type | Words |
|---|---|
| Synonyms | goalie, goalkeeper, netkeeper, netminder |
| Type of | hockey player, ice-hockey player, soccer player |
Examples of goaltender
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Nashville goaltender Pekka Rinne made 16 saves on 20 Edmonton shots in the loss.
From the tennessean.com
Goaltender Henrik Lundqvist stopped Duchene's attempt early in the third period.
From the washingtonpost.com
Chicago recalled Corey Crawford from Rockford of the AHL as a backup goaltender.
From the sportingnews.com
Blues goaltender Jaroslav Halak has been spectacular thorugh 25 minutes tonight.
From the stltoday.com
Until that day arrives, he casts aside any notion that he is a No. 2 goaltender.
From the bostonherald.com
The puck deflected off his stick and the pad of Montreal goaltender Carey Price.
From the newsobserver.com
The Raiders chased Robert Morris goaltender Wes Russell after just nine minutes.
From the timesunion.com
For 12 years goalie coach Terry Barbeau has watched Miller grow as a goaltender.
From the buffalonews.com
Dallas outshot Chivas, 13-8, but Chivas goaltender Zach Thornton made six saves.
From the latimes.com
- Goalkeeper: the soccer or hockey player assigned to protect the goal
- The goaltender (also known colloquially as the goalie, goaler, or netminder, or from football: goalkeeper or keeper) in ice hockey is the player who defends his team's goal net by stopping shots of the puck from entering his team's net, thus preventing the opposing team from scoring. ...
- In basketball, goaltending is the violation of interfering with the ball when it is on its way to the basket and it is (a) in its downward flight, (b) entirely above the rim and has the possibility of entering the basket, and (c) not touching the rim. ...
- (Goaltending) Occurs when a player touches a shot ball while it is in its downward flight above the rim. It also occurs when a defender touches a free throw attempt outside the basket.
- (Goaltending) A technical foul that results when a player "palms" the puck as it moves toward the goal. Penalty is a single free shot from the opponent.
- Defensive goaltending occurs when a player blocks an opposing player's shot as it descends toward the basket; in this case, the shot is considered good. ...
- A person designated as such on the Official Game Report, who is identified by the use of special and legal equipment and privileges to prevent the puck from entering the net.
