Goals Against Average (GAA) Calculator
You can use our Goals Against Average (GAA) Calculator to compute how many goals a goaltender has conceded on average per regulation game.
You can calculate GAA in four simple steps:
- Enter the total number of goals conceded by a goaltender during a game. Goals scored in a shootout or when the net is empty are not counted.
- In minutes, enter the length of a regulation game (e.g. 60 minutes for ice hockey, 90 minutes for soccer).
- Enter the total number of minutes played by the goalkeeper during the contest.
- Click on the "Calculate GAA" button.
What is Goals Against Average (GAA)?
In hockey, the GGA statistic refers to the average number of goals a goalkeeper concedes per game. GAA is a metric used to assess a goalkeeper's performance. A goalkeeper with a lower rating is a better goalkeeper. GAA is most typically used in ice and field hockey, but it's also seen in soccer.
GAA Ranges | ||||
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Grade | GAA | |||
Bad | >3.00 | |||
Respectable | 2.70 – 3.00 | |||
Good | 2.00 – 2.70 | |||
Outstanding | <2.00 |
GAA Formula & Example
Our calculator's GAA formula is simple and basic. Apply the following formula:
GAA = Game Length in Minutes / Total Minutes Played * Number of Goals Allowed
As an example, consider a hockey goaltender who conceded three goals in a 60-minute game while only being on the field for 48 minutes. In this case, the GAA is as follows:
GAA = 60 / 48 * 3 = 1.25 * 3 = 3.75
In this case, the goalkeeper's GAA for the game would be 3.75. The goalie's GAA would be 3.00 if he had played the full game, as he allowed an average of 3 goals each game.