goaltender

== English == === Etymology === From goal +‎ tender. === Noun === goaltender (plural goaltenders) (sports) a designated player that attempts to prevent the opposing team from scoring by protecting a goal. ==== Usage notes ==== In ice hockey and lacrosse goaltender is the correct term and in most other sports goalkeeper is the correct term. However, the terms are often used interchangeably. ==== Synonyms ==== goalie goalkeeper keeper netkeeper netminder ==== Translations ====