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
Source: WordNetAccording to the Super Eagles goaltender at the 2002 Korea/Japan FIFA World Cup, Mikel can only be considered as one of the greatest Nigerians and not the greatest player ever despite winning laurels at club and national team level. Source: Internet
A former Zamboni driver took the ice last week as an emergency replacement goaltender and became an overnight sensation. Source: Internet
Calgary Flames center Elias Lindholm, right, scores on Los Angeles Kings goaltender Calvin Petersen, left, as defenseman Sean Walker, second from right, watches during the third period of an NHL hockey game Thursday, Feb. 13, 2020, in Los Angeles. Source: Internet
And you can’t forget goaltender Dryden McKay, who, as the national leader in goals against average (1.25) and save percentage (.946), has cemented himself as a Hobey Baker candidate. Source: Internet
At West Kelowna, goaltender Koen MacInnes was unbeatable for Vernon, stopping all 31 shots he faced, as the Vipers blanked the Warriors. Source: Internet
Backup goaltender Anton Forsberg, who also played on Friday, allowed three goals on 20 shots before being pulled in the second period. Source: Internet