Definition: To remove the goaltender from the ice, replacing him with an extra attacker. A team will usually pull the goalie on a delayed penalty, or when it is losing late in the game and desperate for a goal.Empty Net Goal
See also:
Pull the Goalie
By Jamie Fitzpatrick, About.com Guide
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