goaltender

goal·tend·er

G0168900 (gōl′tĕn′dər)n. See goalkeeper.

goaltender

(ˈɡəʊlˌtɛndə) n (Hockey (Field & Ice)) ice hockey US a goalkeeper

goal•keep•er

(ˈgoʊlˌki pər)

n. (in ice hockey, field hockey, lacrosse, soccer, etc.) a player whose chief duty is to prevent the ball or puck from crossing or entering the goal. [1650–60] goal′keep`ing, n.

Thesaurus

Noun	1.	goaltender - the soccer or hockey player assigned to protect the goalgoalie, goalkeeper, netkeeper, netminderhockey player, ice-hockey player - an athlete who plays hockeysoccer player - an athlete who plays soccer
	2.	goaltender - 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 scoringgoalie, goalkeeper, netkeeperposition - (in team sports) the role assigned to an individual player; "what position does he play?"