neutral zone

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Terry forced a turnover in the neutral zone in the first period and eventually scored his 11th goal on Strome’s pass from behind the net.

From Los Angeles Times • Jan. 1, 2025

The team also ditched its plodding 1-3-1 neutral zone trap in favor of more offensive-minded 1-2-2, a formation Kopitar said has made the team dynamic.

From Los Angeles Times • Oct. 25, 2024

A turning point in the game came when Columbus’ Cole Sillinger sent Kraken center Matty Beniers into the boards with a dangerous hit in the neutral zone.

From Seattle Times • Apr. 18, 2024

Pittsburgh trailed 9-3 when Chris Boswell’s 55-yard field goal was called back after an offsides penalty to right guard Isaac Seumalo — officials deemed he was in the neutral zone when the ball was snapped.

From Seattle Times • Oct. 29, 2023

The best way to do this will most likely be to go to the edge of your territory and noisily intrude into the neutral zone.

From "Life of Pi" by Yann Martel