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n. A player assigned to protect the goal in various sports. Also called goalie, goaltender, netkeeper.

n. a designated player that attempts to prevent the opposing team from scoring by protecting a goal.

n. 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

n. the soccer or hockey player assigned to protect the goal

"Half-time: Matt Murray, the retired 29-year-old former Wolves goalkeeper, is saying farewell to his former fans at the interval, with the aid of several former teammates including, yes, Lee Naylor."

position    soccer player    hockey player    ice-hockey player   

netkeeper    goalie    netminder    goaltender    keeper   

keeper    crew-neck    koruna    jcp    goalie