1921, from goal + -ie. Probably a shortening of goal-tender (1889), which tends to be the term used in ice hockey and lacrosse, as opposed to goal-keeper (1650s).

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a person who takes all the blame when something bad happens, but gets none of the credit for something good

The guy in your office that can't score and makes damn sure you dont either.

UK: Soccer; Goal keeper. The person who is supposed to stop the ball going into the net.

An ice hockey player whose job is to prevent the opposing team from scoring goals by blocking shots with various parts of his body. Goalies (also commonly referred to as goaltenders, net minders and p [..]

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The last line of defense that stops the other team from scoring. They are the unsung heroes of the game. They give there heart and body to the game they love, and are willing to sacrifice everything t [..]

(n) the soccer or hockey player assigned to protect the goal(n) 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 [..]

Also called a "Goal Keeper"; the player positioned in front of the goal whose job is to defend the goal.

The player in the goal who is trying to stop opponents from scoring. You should encourage this player because this is a tough position (i.e. on occasion, he will be scored on a lot and hit by hard rubber lacrosse balls). He is a critical member of the team.

See goal keeper. Law 12

Also called a “Goal Keeper”; the player positioned in front of the goal whose job is to defend the goal.