goaltender

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Definition of goaltender in English English dictionary: a designated player that protects a goal by attempting to prevent the opposing team from scoring; the soccer or hockey player assigned to protect the goal; The goaltender positions himself in front of his team's net and attemps to block the opposing team's shots-on-goal; 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; {i} goalkeeper, goalie, one who guards the entrance of a goal to prevent the ball or puck from entering (Sports); a goalkeeper; The goaltender's main job is to keep the puck from entering the goal net The goaltender is also known as the goalie, the goalkeeper, or the netminder; The goalie's concentration lies in keeping the opposition from scoring the puck into the goal; The defensive player normally stationed directly in front of the goal cage, whose primary job is to prevent goals by the other team The goaltender wears special protective equipment and is given some special protection by the rules, while he is in the goal crease If assessed a minor, major, or misconduct penalty, the goaltender remains in the game while another player goes to the penalty box in his stead
The goaltender: goalie
goaltenders: plural of goaltender