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]