Goaltender

This article is about the goaltender in ice hockey. For the similar position in other sports, see goalkeeper. For the basketball foul, see goaltending. The goaltender (also known colloquially as the goalie, goaler, or netminder) in ice hockey is the player who defends his team's goal net by stopping shots of the puck from entering his team's net, thus preventing the opposing team from scoring. The goalie usually plays in or near the area in front... more

Also known as:

  • Netminder,
  • Goalie

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