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 Kings have had success with that system, which uses three players to clog up the neutral zone and make it difficult for opponents to enter the offensive zone in control.

From Los Angeles Times • May 6, 2024

And he thwarted Joel Farabee on a breakaway chance after a neutral zone giveaway by Burakovsky, who is prone to such mistakes at the best of times.

From Seattle Times • Dec. 29, 2023

Wallace was called for lining up in the neutral zone on a fourth-and-5 punt, gifting Los Angeles a first down, and a pass interference penalty on Kyle Hamilton put the Rams in the red zone.

From Seattle Times • Dec. 10, 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