goal·tend·er /ˈgolˌtɛndɚ/
goaltender
n 1: the soccer or hockey player assigned to protect the goal
[syn: goalkeeper, goalie, netkeeper, netminder]
2: 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 [syn: goalkeeper,
goalie, netkeeper]