Face-off Spots in Neutral Zone
Two red spots 60.96 cm (2 ft.) in diameter shall be marked on the ice in the Neutral Zone 1.52 m (5 ft.) from each blue line, and the same distance from the boards as the end zone face-off spots. Within each face-off spot draw two parallel lines 7.62 cm (3 in.) from the top and bottom of the spot. The area within these two lines shall be painted red, the remainder shall be painted white.
End Zone Face-off Spots
The location of the face-off spots shall be fixed in the following matter: Along a line 6.09 m (20 ft.) from each goal line and parallel to it, mark two points 6.71 m (22 ft) on both sides of the straight line joining the centers of the two goals. Each such point shall be the centre of the face-off spot and circle.
Excerpt from Hockey Canada Rule Book
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