the soccer or hockey player assigned to protect the goal
"The goalie made a spectacular save, diving across his entire body to block the penalty kick before it could find its way into the net."
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
"After the star striker broke through the defense, it was up to the goalie to make a desperate save to keep his team in the game."
A goalkeeper or goaltender.
"The goalie made a spectacular save to keep our team in the game."
To act as a goalie, to tend the goals, to mind the net.
"With no defenders left on the ice, the forward stepped up to play goalie and tried desperately to stop the opposing player's shot."