goaltender

noun

goal·​tend·​er ˈgōl-ˌten-dər How to pronounce goaltender (audio)

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Despite peppering Providence goaltender Michael DiPietro with 40 shots while surrendering just 19, the Checkers fell 3-2 in Game 3 of their AHL Atlantic Division semifinal series. Colin Cerniglia, Charlotte Observer, 8 May 2025 On Monday, he was announced as a Calder Trophy finalist for rookie of the year alongside Montreal Canadiens defenseman Lane Hutson, 21, and Calgary Flames goaltender Dustin Wolf, 24. Carol Schram, Forbes.com, 6 May 2025 No discipline expected for Sam Bennett Bennett is reportedly not expected to face any supplemental discipline for his hit on Maple Leafs goaltender Anthony Stolarz in the second period Monday, according to TSN’s Chris Johnston. Jordan McPherson, Miami Herald, 6 May 2025 How can a goaltender with such a long track record of elite play continue to get beat this badly in the playoffs? Murat Ates, New York Times, 3 May 2025 See All Example Sentences for goaltender

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First Known Use

1882, in the meaning defined above

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The first known use of goaltender was in 1882

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“Goaltender.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/goaltender. Accessed 21 May. 2025.

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goaltender

noun
goal·​tend·​er -ˌten-dər How to pronounce goaltender (audio)

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