goal cage
Puck's final destination
The goal cage is the frame and net that players try to score into, used especially in hockey and lacrosse.
The term emphasizes the cage-like structure of the goal's framework and netting: The puck sailed into the goal cage.
Often shortened to simply goal or cage.
- goalkeeperNet-defending player
- saveProtect from loss
- field hockeyStick-and-ball turf sport
- scoreNumerical standing in competition
- netFinal amount remaining
crossbar · crease · hockey rink · hockey net · goalframe · ice hockey · slap shot · defender · assist · shutout · glove · five hole · back of the net · clearance · shot · lamp · frame · puck
spatial/functional zones in sports
goal cageneutral zone
Prohibited hostility area
stands · bleachers · locker room · center ice · midfield
game phase/position
goal cagestarting line
Race's initial position
beginning · start · center spot · opening · origin point
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