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UK
/ɡˈəʊltɛndɐ/
]
NOUN
- 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
- the soccer or hockey player assigned to protect the goal
How To Use goaltender In A Sentence
- A solid defense, a clogged neutral zone, and a reliable goaltender can be the key to a talentless team's success.
- ‘I used to be a stand-up goaltender,’ says Rangers and Team USA goalie Mike Richter.
- We were supposed to have the best goaltender at the tournament, and yet their netminder played considerably better than ours.
- His quickness in going to the net often catches defensemen and goaltenders asleep.
- They know how many times he has been whacked and hacked by opposing defensemen and goaltenders.
- Here's a look at the goaltenders, defensemen and forwards who might never be in such a precarious spot again.
- Sure, but the best defensemen and goaltenders would be up against the best of the offense.
- The goaltender is a big part of it. Globe and Mail
- Much like goaltenders, defensemen mature slowly.
- Apparently, some of the Avalanche goaltender's playoff magic has rubbed off on rookie left winger Alex Tanguay, who has lived in Roy's basement all season.
