What does goalie mean?

Definitions for goalie
ˈgoʊ ligoalie

This dictionary definitions page includes all the possible meanings, example usage and translations of the word goalie.

Princeton's WordNet

  1. goalkeeper, goalie, goaltender, netkeeper, netmindernoun

    the soccer or hockey player assigned to protect the goal

  2. goalkeeper, goalie, goaltender, netkeepernoun

    the defensive position on an ice hockey or soccer or lacrosse team who stands in front of the goal and tries to prevent opposing players from scoring

Wiktionary

  1. goalienoun

    goalkeeper or goaltender.

  2. Etymology: goal + -ie

Wikipedia

  1. goalie

    In many team sports which involve scoring goals, the goalkeeper (sometimes termed goaltender, netminder, GK, goalie or keeper) is a designated player charged with directly preventing the opposing team from scoring by blocking or intercepting opposing shots on goal. Such positions exist in bandy, rink bandy, camogie, association football, Gaelic football, international rules football, floorball, handball, hurling, field hockey, ice hockey, roller hockey, lacrosse, ringette, rinkball, water polo, and shinty as well as in other sports. In most sports which involve scoring in a net, special rules apply to the goalkeeper that do not apply to other players. These rules are often instituted to protect the goalkeeper (being a target for dangerous or even violent actions). This is most apparent in sports such as ice hockey, field hockey, and lacrosse, where goalkeepers are required to wear special equipment like heavy pads and a face mask to protect their bodies from the impact of the playing object (e.g. ball or puck.) In some sports, goalkeepers may have the same rights as other players; in association football, for example, the keeper is allowed to kick the ball just as any other player, but may also use their hands to handle the ball in a restricted area. In other sports, goalkeepers may be limited in the actions they are allowed to take or the area of the field or rink where they may be; in the NHL, for example, goalkeepers may not play the puck in the restricted areas behind the net or take the puck across the red line.

ChatGPT

  1. goalie

    A goalie, also known as a goalkeeper, is a player in certain sports such as soccer, hockey, or lacrosse who is assigned the vital role of preventing the opposing team's players from scoring by protecting the goal area. This is often achieved by blocking or capturing the ball or puck. The goalie remains in or around the goal area for most of the game and is often allowed special privileges within the rules of the game.

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Numerology

  1. Chaldean Numerology

    The numerical value of goalie in Chaldean Numerology is: 2

  2. Pythagorean Numerology

    The numerical value of goalie in Pythagorean Numerology is: 4

Examples of goalie in a Sentence

  1. Joe Pavelski:

    Totally what we expected. Hes a heck of a goalie, i know everybody wants to write their things, but weve got a lot of belief in this guy. We played the right way tonight. It probably started with him and led the way out, but we were committed and helping him out a little bit. He made some great saves, especially that 2-on-1 there after they score. Game-saving save there. Thats what hes always done for us, hes made those key saves.

  2. Gabriel Landeskog:

    The majority of this game I liked the way we played. I liked the speed we played with, but at the same time, Id like to get something in front of Smith and take away his eyes. Hes a big goalie. He makes the saves he needs to. Id like to test him a little bit more.

  3. Matt Nieto:

    Weve always had the confidence in this room and tonight shows it, down late or running into a hot goalie, we know we can win games against this team. Were thrilled to be going back 1-1 and get back in front of that Pepsi Center crowd and try to get a lead in the series.

  4. Gerard Gallant:

    He's played real good hockey for us, he's the best goalie in the playoffs as far as I'm concerned and he will be.

  5. Malcolm Subban:

    Hes always been one of the best, if not the best, goalie in every league hes played in. ... Eventually people will see it and it will show.

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