goaltender
Guards the net
A goaltender is the player who guards the goal in hockey, lacrosse, and similar sports—the last line of defense against opposing shots.
Also called a goalie or goalkeeper.
The position demands quick reflexes and specialized equipment: The goaltender made thirty-two saves in the shutout.
Game with lopsided scoring
- NHLPro hockey organization
- puckHockey's rubber projectile
- rinkEnclosed skating surface
- icingSweet cake covering
penalty · faceoff · screened · breakaway · shootout · overtime · power-play · short-handed
Cushioned protective layers
- helmetProtective head covering
- maskFace-worn concealment
- gloveFitted hand covering
- blockerSomething that obstructs
trapper · stick · skates · jersey · neck-guard · cage · jockstrap · padding
Line from folding
- postsPublished online content
- crossbarHorizontal bar between uprights
- netFinal amount remaining
- butterflyWinged insect from caterpillar
stance · angles · depth · square · challenge · cut-down · telescoping · shuffle
Net-defending player
- backstopBarrier behind target area
- shot-stopperPlayer defending the net
- number-oneHighest in rank
- starterInitiator of action
Solid mass, or impede
- catchSeize or snag
- divingEntering water deliberately
- parryDefensive blade deflection
- reboundReturn after deflection
acrobatics · sprawl · stacking · robbery · denial · clearance
Automatic physical responses
- anticipationState of awaiting something
- agilityQuickness and ease
- positioningArranging in specific locations
- trackingMonitoring location over time
focus · reaction · hand-eye · flexibility · recovery · patience · composure · vision
shutout
Game with lopsided scoring
icing · penalty · faceoff · screened · breakaway · shootout · overtime · power-play · short-handed
pads
Cushioned protective layers
blocker · trapper · stick · skates · jersey · neck-guard · cage · jockstrap · padding
crease
Line from folding
butterfly · stance · angles · depth · square · challenge · cut-down · telescoping · shuffle
goalkeeper
Net-defending player
- backstopBarrier behind target area
- shot-stopperPlayer defending the net
- number-oneHighest in rank
block
Solid mass, or impede
rebound · acrobatics · sprawl · stacking · robbery · denial · clearance
reflexes
Automatic physical responses
- anticipationState of awaiting something
- agilityQuickness and ease
- positioningArranging in specific locations
tracking · focus · reaction · hand-eye · flexibility · recovery · patience · composure · vision
- defensedefense, defending, protecting, protection, security
- hockeypuck, hockey, ice hockey, pucks, field hockey
- defendersdefender, guard, protector, guardian, sentry
- team rolesteam lead, captain, healer, goalkeeper, vice captain
- winter athletesskier, skiers, skater, alpine skiers, ice skater
- goalkeepingsave, saves, goalkeeper, diving save, glove save
goaltenderskater
One who glides on blades
rover · midfielder · utility player · free safety · penalty killer