Save (goaltender)

In ice hockey and association football, a goaltender is credited with a save when they prevent a shot by the opponent from entering the net.

Commonly these type of saves will result in a rebound, allowing another player the opportunity to possess the puck after a shot.

[4] A blocker save is one in which the goaltender uses a hard rectangular "block" which rests on the forearm of the person's "strong" hand.

A blocker save is made when the goaltender uses the hard rectangular surface to deflect a shot away from the goal.

[6] Goaltenders also can freeze play by catching and swallowing up a shot that hits them and gets caught up in their chest protector.

In certain competitions, awards, such as the Premier League Golden Glove, are given for the player who keeps the most clean sheets during the season or the tournament.