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centre ice Hockey 
the general area midway between the ends of the rink, specifically the central point of the ice surface, where the puck is faced off at the start of a period and after each goal.
- 1963 [They] were sent to the penalty box . . . after a minor tussle at centre ice.
- 1963 [They] were sent to the penalty box . . . after a minor tussle at centre ice.