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Short-Handed Goal: A goal scored by a player whose team is short-handed. See also power play goal.

Power Play Goal: A goal scored by a team on the power play. Compare short-handed goal.

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.

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

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

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

Goalie: The goaltender.

Goalkeeper: The heavily padded player who guards the goal; prevents opponents from scoring by stopping the puck any way he can.

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

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