Pro Hockey

About

Pro Hockey is a top down arcade game where players guide a puck across a rink to score against the opponent. Controls are minimal but responsive, relying on quick taps to move and shoot. The game supports two players or solo matches against the computer. Scoring requires timing and angle to bypass the defender's positioning. The screen flickers with simple shapes representing players and goals, creating a fast paced but low detail showdown. Released in 1973 this game predates many sports arcade staples. It holds a place in early arcade history as one of the first hockey themed titles. While not complex by modern standards it established core mechanics seen in later sports games. The competitive two player mode likely drove its popularity in arcades. Nostalgic value comes from its role as a primitive ancestor to today's detailed sports simulations.