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Goal Posts: The 7-10 split. Same as bedposts.

Goal Judge: One of two officials who are responsible for determining whether the puck has passed between the goal posts and completely across the goal line, the two requirements for a legal goal. The ju . . . View Full Definition

Goal Mouth: The opening at the front of the goal cage formed by the goal posts and the crossbar, plus the ice area immediately in front of that opening.

Goaltender: The defensive player normally stationed directly in front of the goal cage, whose primary job is to prevent goals by the other team. The goaltender wears special protective equipment and is . . . View Full Definition

Goaltending: If a defensive player interferes with a shot while it's on the way down toward the basket, while it's on the way up toward the basket after having touched the backboard, or while it's in the . . . View Full Definition

Goalpost: A tall metallic structure that stands at the back of each end zone; consists of a crossbar and two uprights that extend upward from it, supported directly above the end line by a base; teams . . . View Full Definition

Goals Against Average: The average number of goals given up per 60-minute game by a goaltender or a team within a given period of time. The average is computed by dividing goals against by minutes played and multi . . . View Full Definition

Long-Term Goals: Financial goals expected to be accomplished in five years or longer.

Goals Against: The total number of goals given up by a goaltender or a team within a given period of time.

Goalposts: The metal bars that frame the area to which the net is attached which rests on the center of the goal line and between which a puck must pass to score a goal.