goaltender goaltender /ˈɡoʊltendɛə/

noun

1. [ N. American] The defensive position on an ice hockey, soccer or lacrosse team who stands in front of the goal and tries to prevent opposing players from scoring  ( goalie , goalkeeper , goaltender [ N. American] , netkeeper )
   the defensive position on an ice hockey, soccer or lacrosse team who stands in front of the goal and tries to prevent opposing players from scoring
    The goalkeeper made an incredible save to keep the score level
   The goalkeeper made an incredible save to keep the score level
   
   
2. [ N. American] The soccer or hockey player assigned to protect the goal  ( goalie , goalkeeper , goaltender [ N. American] , netkeeper , netminder )
   the soccer or hockey player assigned to protect the goal