Goalie (disambiguation)

A goalie is an alternative term for a goalkeeper (also termed goaltender, netminder, or keeper in some sports) in many team sports which involve scoring goals, a designated player charged with directly preventing the opposing team from scoring by intercepting shots at goal. Such positions exist in hurling, shinty, association football, Gaelic football, international rules football, handball, field hockey, bandy, rink bandy, rinkball, floorball, roller hockey, ice hockey, ringette, water polo, lacrosse, camogie, and other sports.

Goalie may also refer to:

See also

  • Rush goalie, also known as a fly goalie or fly keeper, is a variation of association football in which the role of the goalkeeper is more flexible
  • Rent-a-Goalie, a Canadian comedy television series that aired on Showcase from 2006 to 2008
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