goalies
Crease-dwelling save specialists
Goalies is the plural of goalie, the player who guards the goal in hockey, soccer, lacrosse, and similar sports.
The position requires quick reflexes and specialized equipment: Both goalies played exceptionally well.
Goalie is informal; the formal term is goalkeeper or goaltender.
Line from folding
- puckHockey's rubber projectile
- maskFace-worn concealment
- blockerSomething that obstructs
- trapperOne who catches animals
glove · stick · rink · NHL · icing · slapshot · five-hole · butterfly
Limb protection for athletes
- chest protectorWearable torso guard
- helmetProtective head covering
- maskFace-worn concealment
- blockerSomething that obstructs
trapper · gloves · throat guard · cup · stick · jersey · pants · skates
Hockey's final defender
- keeperOne who guards
- shot-stopperPlayer defending the net
- custodianGuardian of a place
- backstopBarrier behind target area
number one · saves · shutout · starter · backup · substitute · rookie · veteran
Automatic physical responses
- agilityQuickness and ease
- positioningArranging in specific locations
- anticipationState of awaiting something
- reaction timeSpeed of response
coordination · footwork · lateral movement · tracking · angles · communication · distribution · handling
Free shot after infraction
- crossbarHorizontal bar between uprights
- boxLidded storage container
- six-yard boxSmallest pitch rectangle
- distributionAllocation across recipients
punting · parry · fingertip save · diving save · one-on-one · back pass · Golden Glove · clean sheet
crease
Line from folding
trapper · glove · stick · rink · NHL · icing · slapshot · five-hole · butterfly · standup
leg pads
Limb protection for athletes
- chest protectorWearable torso guard
- helmetProtective head covering
- maskFace-worn concealment
blocker · trapper · gloves · throat guard · cup · stick · jersey · pants · skates · cage
netminder
Hockey's final defender
- keeperOne who guards
- shot-stopperPlayer defending the net
- custodianGuardian of a place
backstop · number one · saves · shutout · starter · backup · substitute · rookie · veteran · all-star
reflexes
Automatic physical responses
- agilityQuickness and ease
- positioningArranging in specific locations
- anticipationState of awaiting something
reaction time · coordination · footwork · lateral movement · tracking · angles · communication · distribution · handling · diving
penalty kick
Free shot after infraction
- crossbarHorizontal bar between uprights
- boxLidded storage container
- six-yard boxSmallest pitch rectangle
distribution · punting · parry · fingertip save · diving save · one-on-one · back pass · Golden Glove · clean sheet · wall
- athletesathlete, Olympian, champion, swimmers, runner
- hockeypuck, hockey, ice hockey, pucks, field hockey
- women's ice hockeyTeam Canada, Team USA, national teams, NCAA, Olympics
- sports starsall-stars, elite athletes, elite players, MVPs, superstars
goaliesforwards
Toward what lies ahead
strikers · attackers · wingers · center forwards · shooters
- goalie maskHockey guardian's facial protection
- goalie glovesPadded mitts for goalkeepers
- goalie padsGoalkeeper's leg protection
- backup goalieSubstitute goal protector
- pulling goalieBenching keeper late
- goalie helmetGoalkeeper's head protection