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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Sophomore standout Fiona Black was the first of three different scorers for Gloucester (4-1-1), pairing with senior goalie Keagan Jewell’s seven-save shutout, to power a 3-0 Northeastern Conference crossover win over the Panthers (3-3-1).
—Tom Mulherin, Boston Herald, 19 Sep. 2025
The goalies weren’t a strength for the Sabres in this tournament, but the team didn’t give them much help, either.
—Matthew Fairburn, New York Times, 15 Sep. 2025
The Croatian netminder — who starts ahead of former Inter Miami goalie Drake Callender — opted to react instead of predict en route to nabbing Messi’s weak lofted shot.
—Franco Panizo, Miami Herald, 14 Sep. 2025
Bay goalie Jordan Silkowitz finished the match with seven saves, including a couple of spectacular denials.
—Mercury News Staff, Mercury News, 14 Sep. 2025
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Tom Mulherin, Boston Herald, 19 Sep. 2025
The goalies weren’t a strength for the Sabres in this tournament, but the team didn’t give them much help, either.
—Matthew Fairburn, New York Times, 15 Sep. 2025
The Croatian netminder — who starts ahead of former Inter Miami goalie Drake Callender — opted to react instead of predict en route to nabbing Messi’s weak lofted shot.
—Franco Panizo, Miami Herald, 14 Sep. 2025
Bay goalie Jordan Silkowitz finished the match with seven saves, including a couple of spectacular denials.
—Mercury News Staff, Mercury News, 14 Sep. 2025
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“Goalie.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/goalie. Accessed 22 Sep. 2025.
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