the neutral zone
noun
: the middle part of an ice hockey rink that is between the two zones defended by the teams
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At the end of a second-period power play, Rinzel chased a rebound off the end boards into the neutral zone.
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Mark Lazerus, New York Times, 1 Oct. 2025
As the defense got off the field on the Chargers' second drive of the day, outside linebacker Nik Bonitto somehow lined up in the neutral zone in punt coverage, giving the ball back on an offsides penalty.
—Luca Evans, Denver Post, 22 Sep. 2025
Israel had done the unthinkable, targeting Hamas leadership in what should have been the neutral zone of Doha, Qatar.
—Greg Palkot, FOXNews.com, 20 Sep. 2025
At times, the Eagles offensive line was clearly moving before the snap, while the Chiefs had players lined up in the neutral zone.
—Mark Kern, MSNBC Newsweek, 17 Sep. 2025
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Mark Lazerus, New York Times, 1 Oct. 2025
As the defense got off the field on the Chargers' second drive of the day, outside linebacker Nik Bonitto somehow lined up in the neutral zone in punt coverage, giving the ball back on an offsides penalty.
—Luca Evans, Denver Post, 22 Sep. 2025
Israel had done the unthinkable, targeting Hamas leadership in what should have been the neutral zone of Doha, Qatar.
—Greg Palkot, FOXNews.com, 20 Sep. 2025
At times, the Eagles offensive line was clearly moving before the snap, while the Chiefs had players lined up in the neutral zone.
—Mark Kern, MSNBC Newsweek, 17 Sep. 2025
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“The neutral zone.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/the%20neutral%20zone. Accessed 8 Oct. 2025.
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