NHL Hockey

About

NHL Hockey is a straightforward sports game where you control a team in a simplified hockey match. Released in 1979 for Intellivision, it lets you play locally with another person or against the AI. The gameplay focuses on basic mechanics like moving players, shooting, and blocking. Scores are tracked on a simple display, with minimal visual flair but functional controls for the era. Multiplayer is the main draw, offering quick matches that emphasize speed and timing over strategy. Developed by APh Technological Consulting and published by Mattel Electronics, this title is one of the earliest licensed sports games on the platform. Its dated graphics and limited depth haven’t held up well compared to later hockey titles. Still, it remains a curiosity for retro fans and those interested in early sports game design. With a small footprint and no-frills approach, it’s more of a historical footnote than a must-play.