Overview and Gameplay
Arcade-style ice hockey built around official NHL teams, where quick skating, passing lanes, and shot timing drive every match. Players compete in exhibition games, season runs, and playoff brackets, managing momentum shifts and penalties on the fly.
Controls And Mechanics
- Skate across the rink with directional input and build speed for breakaways
- Pass and receive to open teammates and create scoring chances
- Shoot on goal with timing and angle affecting accuracy and power
- Physical contact and checking disrupt possession and change momentum
- Penalties lead to power play situations that reshape strategy
- Two-player matches support head-to-head competitive play
Version Notes
Western releases share the same gameplay structure with no notable mechanical differences between regions.
Release And Credits
- 1996 release
- Developed by High Score Productions
- Published by EA Sports
- Sega Genesis original release
