Editing Extra attacker (section)

{{short description|Substitution of goalie for extra player in ice hockey}}
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An '''extra attacker''' in [[ice hockey]], [[ringette]], and [[box lacrosse]] is a [[Forward (hockey)|forward]] or, less commonly, a [[defenceman]] who has been substituted in place of the [[goaltender]]. The purpose of this substitution is to gain an offensive advantage to score a [[goal (hockey)|goal]]. The removal of the goaltender for an extra attacker is colloquially called ''pulling the goalie'', resulting in an '''empty net'''. This article deals chiefly with situations which apply to the sport of ice hockey.