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When play stops in the game of hockey, to restart the action what is that called? (Hint: there are several points on the rink)

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Answer:

Face - off

Step-by-step explanation:

Face - off is a term used in ice hockey to start periods of play and also to restart the play/action after a previous stoppage.

This face - off involves two opposing players from the 2 opposing teams standing opposite each other at an approximate distance of one sticks blade with the game official dropping the puck between them. Thereafter, two players will then to try to gain possession of the puck.

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