The term 'Hockey Rink Area' is composed of two crossword solutions: CREASE (6 letters) and CENTERICE (9 letters). The CREASE is the area in front of the goal line in a hockey rink, which is marked by a red line. It is the area where the goaltender stands and defends the goal. The center ice is the middle of the hockey rink, which is marked by a red line and a face-off circle. It is the area where the puck is dropped to start the game.