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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Former goalie Martin Biron, who was with the Rangers when Sullivan was an assistant, noted his previous experience in the city.
—Peter Baugh, New York Times, 3 May 2025
After the Oilers’ Evander Kane tied the game on a controversial goal, Hiller challenged the call, claiming goalie interference.
—Kevin Baxter, Los Angeles Times, 3 May 2025
Ken Appleby strong in goal After signing a one-year contract with Charlotte in July, goalie Ken Appleby has been Mr. Reliable for the Checkers.
—Hunter Bailey, Charlotte Observer, 1 May 2025
Banged up and without top goalie Sam Montembeault and scoring winger Patrik Laine, the Canadiens got a goal from Emil Heineman but ultimately ran out of steam after going on a tear down the stretch in the regular season to be the last team to qualify for the playoffs.
—Stephen Whyno, Baltimore Sun, 1 May 2025
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Peter Baugh, New York Times, 3 May 2025
After the Oilers’ Evander Kane tied the game on a controversial goal, Hiller challenged the call, claiming goalie interference.
—Kevin Baxter, Los Angeles Times, 3 May 2025
Ken Appleby strong in goal After signing a one-year contract with Charlotte in July, goalie Ken Appleby has been Mr. Reliable for the Checkers.
—Hunter Bailey, Charlotte Observer, 1 May 2025
Banged up and without top goalie Sam Montembeault and scoring winger Patrik Laine, the Canadiens got a goal from Emil Heineman but ultimately ran out of steam after going on a tear down the stretch in the regular season to be the last team to qualify for the playoffs.
—Stephen Whyno, Baltimore Sun, 1 May 2025
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“Goalie.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/goalie. Accessed 7 May. 2025.
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