center ice

noun

: the middle section of an ice hockey rink

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Cousins was left sprawled out on the ice as a skirmish broke out at center ice. — Ryan Gaydos Outkick, FOXNews.com, 11 Nov. 2026 Fans had to know something was coming when the 6-foot-4, 207-pound Bickel moved to center ice to take the draw against Carter. — Joe Smith, New York Times, 23 July 2026 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 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 13 Nov. 2026.

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