goalie
noun
a goalkeeper.
goalies
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pluralof goalie.plural
The grammatical form denoting more than one person, place, thing, or idea.
Example Sentences
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A dozen years later, the Athletic reports, there are no American goalkeepers in the top five European club leagues and the three goalies on this summer’s roster all play in MLS.
From Los Angeles Times ● Jun. 23, 2026
Since the playoffs began, he has stopped 91.7% of the shots he’s faced—second best in the NHL among goalies with over 10 appearances.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jun. 5, 2026
His sudden transformation into a brick wall would have seemed impossible to anyone who watched him in the regular season, when he posted the fifth-worst save percentage among starting goalies in the NHL.
From The Wall Street Journal ● May 10, 2026
Rittich and Kuemper are the only goalies with NHL experience in the organization, although Blake is high on Erik Portillo, who played well for the Kings’ AHL affiliate, the Ontario Reign, this season.
From Los Angeles Times ● Jun. 19, 2024
Edmonton opted to swap goalies for the third period, with Pickard taking over.
From Seattle Times ● May 12, 2024
