goalkeeper [1]

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

Heavily padded piece of equipment that protects the goalkeeper’s legs, knees and thighs from the impact of shots.

catching glove

Basket-shaped glove that is closed by pinching the hand; the goalkeeper uses it to catch and immobilize the puck.

face mask

Cage attached to the helmet to protect the goalkeeper’s face and head; a flexible throat protector is attached to it.

goalkeeper’s stick

Stick featuring a large lower half and blade so that the goalkeeper can stop pucks more easily.

blocking glove

Glove mounted with a hard flat rectangular piece that is used to block shots.