
1. GOAL LINE: The smaller red line at the end of each sheet of ice. They are used to determine if there has been a goal (must completely cross the line and into the net either along the ice or in the air) and to determine icing.
2. CREASE: The blue painted area in front of the goal. The crease is a protected area for goalies, where they (goalie) should be able to move freely and be able to make plays without physical interference of an attacking player.
3. FACE-OFF CIRCLES: There are 5 circles on the ice, 2 in each zone (offensive and defensive) and one at center ice. These are the places where face-offs can occur.
4. FACE-OFF DOTS: Much like the circles, the dots located in the neutral zone are places where Face-Offs may occur.
5. RED LINE (CENTER): The red line, or center line, is a foot wide and covers the entire width of the ice. It divides the ice into 2 halves, and helps determine icing.
6. CENTER ICE: The face-off circle at center ice is where the puck is put in play, after each goal is scored or at the start of each period.
7. NETURAL ZONE: The neutral zone is in the middle of the ice, located between the 2 blue lines. It is called this because it is neither team's defensive area.
8. BLUE LINE: The ice is divided into 3 different zones. The blue line is the border between the neutral zone and each team's respective defensive zone.
9. SLOT: The area between the two face-off circles in a team's offensive zone. The best chances to score come from here is a player gets the puck. A player is High (away from the goal) or Low (near the goal) in the slot.