center ice

noun

: the middle section of an ice hockey rink

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Officials from the Minnesota Wild unveiled the future site at center ice on the rink in Hastings, at the conclusion of the 2026 event, which was played before decent crowds despite the dangerously cold weather. Jess Myers, Twin Cities, 25 Jan. 2026 Marner skated toward center ice and raised his hand in appreciation. Joshua Kloke, New York Times, 24 Jan. 2026 The score held until the waning minutes of regulation, when Marty Monahan gained possession at center ice. Brendan Connelly, Boston Herald, 1 Jan. 2026 Following Thursday’s practice, Warsofsky spoke to the group at center ice – not barking, but mixing in a few expletives, nevertheless – about the expectations going forward. Curtis Pashelka, Mercury News, 4 Dec. 2025 See All Example Sentences for center ice

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“Center ice.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/center%20ice. Accessed 1 Feb. 2026.

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