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Dean takes center ice in The Score, the third book in the series, alongside his love interest Allie Hayes, portrayed by Mika Abdalla.—Nicole Fell, HollywoodReporter, 29 May 2026 On March 26, 1997, the Red Wings sought retribution as McCarty went after Lemieux, triggering a full-scale brawl with goalies Roy and Mike Vernon in a bloody fight at center ice.—Troy Renck, Denver Post, 28 May 2026 Thompson tied it at 2 on four-minute power play seven minutes into the second when his dump-in from just over center ice deflected off the glass in the left corner to the crease and bounced in off Dobes’ right leg.—ABC News, 12 May 2026 Later, during a scrum at center ice, Greig delivered a controversial sucker punch as the third man in on Walker as Walker was grappling with Foegele.—Julian McKenzie, New York Times, 25 Apr. 2026 See All Example Sentences for center ice