A marked area in front of or surrounding each goal within which the goaltender has unique rights and the ways in which attacking players are allowed to interfere with or impede him or her are restricted.
Origin
Mid 19th century; earliest use found in Our Boys & Girls.
Definition of goal crease in US English:
goal crease
noun
Ice Hockey Lacrosse
A marked area in front of or surrounding each goal within which the goaltender has unique rights and the ways in which attacking players are allowed to interfere with or impede him or her are restricted.
Origin
Mid 19th century; earliest use found in Our Boys & Girls.