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
Jim HinksonAs 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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That’s a key addition to the club, because Savoie can occupy a foundational spot (top two lines, top two pairings, starting goalie and No. 3 centre) in the organization.
—Allan Mitchell, New York Times, 28 Mar. 2025
Ovechkin farewell gesture touching for Fleury As the backup goalie, your job when the game ends in a win is to offer congratulations and high fives, then head to the locker room.
—Jess Myers, Twin Cities, 28 Mar. 2025
Tied 3-3 entering the third, the Terriers scored on five of their eight shots on net against beleaguered Ohio State goalie Logan Terness.
—Barry Scanlon, Boston Herald, 27 Mar. 2025
Panarin, 2021 Norris Trophy winner Adam Fox and goalie Igor Shesterkin are the marquee names on the Rangers, though Shesterkin hasn’t been in top form despite having signed the most lucrative contract in NHL history for a goalie earlier this season.
—Andrew Knoll, Oc Register, 27 Mar. 2025
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Allan Mitchell, New York Times, 28 Mar. 2025
Ovechkin farewell gesture touching for Fleury As the backup goalie, your job when the game ends in a win is to offer congratulations and high fives, then head to the locker room.
—Jess Myers, Twin Cities, 28 Mar. 2025
Tied 3-3 entering the third, the Terriers scored on five of their eight shots on net against beleaguered Ohio State goalie Logan Terness.
—Barry Scanlon, Boston Herald, 27 Mar. 2025
Panarin, 2021 Norris Trophy winner Adam Fox and goalie Igor Shesterkin are the marquee names on the Rangers, though Shesterkin hasn’t been in top form despite having signed the most lucrative contract in NHL history for a goalie earlier this season.
—Andrew Knoll, Oc Register, 27 Mar. 2025
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“Goalie.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/goalie. Accessed 2 Apr. 2025.
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