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netminder

n. (context ice hockey field hockey English) A goalie.

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netminder

n. the soccer or hockey player assigned to protect the goal [syn: goalkeeper, goalie, goaltender, netkeeper]

Usage examples of "netminder".

Macdonald Hall Macs were running breakaway drill on Pete Anderson, the goalie, when a second netminder in full equipment took the ice.

Two netminders instead of one meant that twice as many players could be actively involved in the drills, instead of standing around waiting.