goalie

noun

goal·ie ˈgō-lē

plural goalies

: a player who defends the goal in any of various games (such as hockey, lacrosse, or soccer) : goalkeeper

If the ball carrier continues to cut across in front of the net, the goalie must move with the shooter in order to cover the angle.—

Jim Hinkson

As she has so many times during the last four years, Barlow broke away from all of the defenders and beat the goalie with her swift foot and a one-on-one move towards the net.—

Brian Moore

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But the Penguins couldn’t score with goalie Joel Blomqvist pulled in the final couple of minutes. —

Rob Rossi, The Athletic, 9 Feb. 2025 The seesaw battle featured a five-goal third period that included three ties, a missed chance at an overtime buzzer-beater by Seth Jones and a 10-round shootout duel between Hawks goalie Arvid Söderblom and Blues counterpart Jordan Binnington. —

Phil Thompson, Chicago Tribune, 9 Feb. 2025 The only other shutouts this season have both been recorded by rookie goalies: Schroeder’s New York teammate Kayle Osborne and Gwyneth Philips of Ottawa. —

Carol Schram, Forbes, 8 Feb. 2025 Fire goalie Kayla Swartout made 23 saves for the win. —

Todd Abeln, Twin Cities, 7 Feb. 2025 See all Example Sentences for goalie