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Neutral zone
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zone neutre, zone de neutralité
(ice hockey) the area between the two blue lines on the rink where neither team has possession advantage
What is a "neutral zone"?
A neutral zone is the area in ice hockey located between the two blue lines, which divides the rink into three sections: the defensive zone, the neutral zone, and the offensive zone. It is the middle section of the rink, where the play transitions between the two teams. Teams try to control the neutral zone to limit the opponent's ability to enter their defensive zone while working to gain possession and move the puck into the offensive zone. The neutral zone is important for setting up attacks and defending against counterattacks.
Example
The centerman won the faceoff in the neutral zone.
The defenseman intercepted the puck in the neutral zone.
They clogged up the neutral zone to disrupt the opponent 's offense.
Exemple
The centerman won the faceoff in the neutral zone.
The defenseman intercepted the puck in the neutral zone.
They clogged up the neutral zone to disrupt the opponent's offense.
He dumped the puck into the neutral zone to relieve pressure.
They turned over the puck in the neutral zone, leading to a scoring chance.
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