center ice

noun

: the middle section of an ice hockey rink

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To mark the occasion, the two stars lined up at center ice for the opening faceoff. CBS News, 12 Apr. 2026 When the final horn sounded Saturday on the Kings’ 1-0 matinee win over the Edmonton Oilers, Anze Kopitar made his way to center ice, a microphone in his hand and his heart in pieces. Los Angeles Times, 11 Apr. 2026 Billie Jean King and Jayna Hefford walk to center ice for the ceremonial puck drop before Toronto plays New York in their PWHL hockey game at the Mattamy Athletic Centre on January 1, 2024 in Toronto, Ontario, Canada. Ian Thomas, CNBC, 4 Apr. 2026 Almost immediately, Sabourin and Wild winger Nick Foligno were squared off at center ice with fists flying. Jess Myers, Twin Cities, 27 Mar. 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 21 Apr. 2026.

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