Definition of goaltender
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Dallas also has signed center Martin Hanzal for $14.25 million over three years, acquired defenseman Marc Methot from expansion Vegas and traded for and signed goaltender Ben Bishop.
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Pheonix Copley of North Pole, one of only two Alaska goaltenders to play in the NHL, has re-signed with the Washington Capitals for a two-year deal worth as much as $1.3 million, the team announced Wednesday.
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In the first session of Florida Panthers’ development camp at the IceDen on Tuesday, first-round draft pick Owen Tippett showed off an NHL-ready shot that shattered windows in his Ontario home and had goaltenders on the red squad ducking.
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The Capitals acquired Oshie from St. Louis before the 2015-16 season, sending forward Troy Brouwer, goaltender prospect Pheonix Copley and a draft pick to the Blues.
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Defenseman Jason Demers, who signed a five-year deal with the team last July, and veteran goaltender Roberto Luongo are also on the list.
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Red Wings protect seven forwards, three defensemen and one goaltender from expansion Vegas Golden Knights A year after the Detroit Red Wings declared Petr Mrazek their No. 1 goalie, he is being exposed in the expansion draft.
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Teams could protect a combination of seven forwards, three defensemen and one goaltender.
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The Arizona Coyotes traded Mike Smith, their longtime starting goaltender, to the Calgary Flames.
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First Known Use of goaltender
circa 1909
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playDefinition of goaltender for English Language Learners
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: a player who defends the goal in various games (especially hockey)
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