goalkeeper [1]![click to hear](/images/speaker.jpg)
Player whose role is to prevent the puck from entering the goal; the goalkeeper, who faces shots reaching speeds of 95 mph, wears heavy protective equipment.
goalkeeper’s pad ![click to hear](/images/speaker.jpg)
Heavily padded piece of equipment that protects the goalkeeper’s legs, knees and thighs from the impact of shots.
catching glove ![click to hear](/images/speaker.jpg)
Basket-shaped glove that is closed by pinching the hand; the goalkeeper uses it to catch and immobilize the puck.
face mask ![click to hear](/images/speaker.jpg)
Cage attached to the helmet to protect the goalkeeper’s face and head; a flexible throat protector is attached to it.
goalkeeper’s stick ![click to hear](/images/speaker.jpg)
Stick featuring a large lower half and blade so that the goalkeeper can stop pucks more easily.
blocking glove ![click to hear](/images/speaker.jpg)
Glove mounted with a hard flat rectangular piece that is used to block shots.