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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Both of Colorado’s goalies have had rough outings to start this season, and both are trying to stabilize things as the rest of the roster gets healthy.
—Corey Masisak, The Denver Post, 19 Nov. 2024
On Zibanejad’s tying goal at the 11:41 mark of the second period, Sharks goalie Mackenzie Blackwood backhanded a pass behind the net along the boards intended for Cody Ceci.
—Curtis Pashelka, The Mercury News, 14 Nov. 2024
Rookie guard Dominick Puni Should the Avalanche pursue a trade for Ducks goalie John Gibson?
—New York Times, 17 Oct. 2024
Colorado goalie Alexandar Georgiev will start the opener with Adin Hill in net for Vegas.
Stanley Cup Odds 2024-25
NHL futures are subject to change, and the odds adjust throughout the season.
—Jay Ginsbach, Forbes, 9 Oct. 2024
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Corey Masisak, The Denver Post, 19 Nov. 2024
On Zibanejad’s tying goal at the 11:41 mark of the second period, Sharks goalie Mackenzie Blackwood backhanded a pass behind the net along the boards intended for Cody Ceci.
—Curtis Pashelka, The Mercury News, 14 Nov. 2024
Rookie guard Dominick Puni Should the Avalanche pursue a trade for Ducks goalie John Gibson?
—New York Times, 17 Oct. 2024
Colorado goalie Alexandar Georgiev will start the opener with Adin Hill in net for Vegas.
Stanley Cup Odds 2024-25
NHL futures are subject to change, and the odds adjust throughout the season.
—Jay Ginsbach, Forbes, 9 Oct. 2024
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“Goalie.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/goalie. Accessed 30 Nov. 2024.
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