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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There are five consecutive brawls in the final two minutes, including one involving both goalies.
—Houston Mitchell, Los Angeles Times, 5 Mar. 2025
Chicago Blackhawks see trade for Spencer Knight as a net positive, despite glut of goalies.
—Chicago Tribune, 4 Mar. 2025
The next two goals were both protested by the PSD coaches and players because of potential goalie interference, but both remained on the scoreboard.
—Corey Masisak, The Denver Post, 3 Mar. 2025
The same goes for No. 5 BC High (11-6-3), which has a lights-out sophomore goalie in Drew Karlovits.
—Tom Mulherin, Boston Herald, 25 Feb. 2025
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Houston Mitchell, Los Angeles Times, 5 Mar. 2025
Chicago Blackhawks see trade for Spencer Knight as a net positive, despite glut of goalies.
—Chicago Tribune, 4 Mar. 2025
The next two goals were both protested by the PSD coaches and players because of potential goalie interference, but both remained on the scoreboard.
—Corey Masisak, The Denver Post, 3 Mar. 2025
The same goes for No. 5 BC High (11-6-3), which has a lights-out sophomore goalie in Drew Karlovits.
—Tom Mulherin, Boston Herald, 25 Feb. 2025
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“Goalie.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/goalie. Accessed 9 Mar. 2025.
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