What are zone starts in hockey?

Of the faceoffs he was on the ice for in either end at 5-on-5, the share taken in the other team’s end. Faceoffs at center ice don’t count. A high number means the coach sends him out when there’s a chance to attack; a low number means he’s trusted to defend. It helps explain his other stats: players who start in the attacking end find it easier to get shots.