center ice

noun

: the middle section of an ice hockey rink

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But even as the Canucks’ celebration took center ice, the Charlotte crowd echoed with applause and appreciation for one of the most electric seasons in Charlotte Checkers history. Hunter Bailey, Charlotte Observer, 24 June 2025 Marchand collected the puck off a face-off at center ice and split a pair of Oilers defenders before slotting the puck past Edmonton goalie Calvin Pickard to give Florida the early 1-0 lead. Kevin Dotson, CNN Money, 15 June 2025 When Toronto did get a chance, like when Nylander broke free through center ice in the second period, there was Forsling showing the kind of speedskating skills that wins gold medals. Dave Hyde, Sun Sentinel, 12 May 2025 Marchand opened scoring 9:12 into regulation after Lundell won a faceoff at center ice. Jordan McPherson, Miami Herald, 15 June 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 5 Jul. 2025.

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