Goaltenders

/ˈɡoʊlˌtɛndərz/ noun

Definition

Plural of goaltender; players in hockey or other sports whose job is to protect and defend the goal, preventing opponents from scoring.

Etymology

From 'goal' (the target or objective) and 'tender' (one who tends or protects), a specifically North American sports term.

Kelly Says

Goaltenders have some of the fastest reaction times in sports—elite ones can react in under 100 milliseconds, faster than a blink!

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