Starting Play

Each quarter and overtime period begins with a draw at the center of the field (Rule 6.4.1), with draw positioning and procedure differing by discipline (Rules 6.4.2W/6.4.3W for Women's, 6.4.2M/6.4.3M for Men's).; Initial offensive/defensive zone assignment is determined by a pre-game coin toss c...

Source: Rule 6.4.1, Rule 6.1.4

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