between the pipes

== English == === Pronunciation === === Prepositional phrase === between the pipes (ice hockey, lacrosse, idiomatic) Between the goalposts; with respect to or playing the position of goaltender. 2009, Shawn P. Roarke, "Finland's biggest strength is between the pipes," www.nhl.com (National Hockey League), 19 Feb. (retrieved 26 Dec. 2009): [T]he Finns might just have the best goaltending in the 12-team tournament.