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Intellivision · Sports
NHL Hockey
| System | Intellivision |
|---|---|
| Released | 1980 |
| Genre | Sports |
| Developer | APh Technological Consulting |
| Publisher | Mattel Electronics |
| Players | 1–2 players |
| Commitment | Quick session (Under an hour, or endless arcade fun) |
| Series | NHL Hockey |
| Legacy | Deep cut · legacy score 1 |
Developed by APh Technological Consulting and published by Mattel Electronics, NHL Hockey arrived on the Intellivision in 1980 as a sports game.
It came out in the Intellivision's second year on the market. Other notable Intellivision releases from 1980 include Basketball, Auto Racing and Horse Racing. Among the 25 Intellivision sports games in our database, it ranks #13 by legacy score.
It is part of the NHL Hockey series. The series also appears on other systems with NHL 99 (N64) and NHLPA Hockey '93 (Genesis). APh Technological Consulting also made Basketball, Advanced Dungeons & Dragons: Treasure of Tarmin and NASL Soccer for the Intellivision.
NHL Hockey supports up to 2 players, whether that means taking turns or going head-to-head.
Pick it if…
- you want to race and compete
- you have time for a quick session (under an hour, or endless arcade fun)
- you have a friend to play against
- you've played the Intellivision hits and want something less obvious
Maybe skip it if…
- you need current teams and rosters
What playing NHL Hockey is like
Sports games bring football, baseball, hockey, golf, tennis, wrestling and more to the console, from simulation-style management to over-the-top arcade action.
Tip for newcomers: Arcade-style sports games are the easiest to enjoy today; simulation titles may have outdated rosters but still offer satisfying gameplay.
NHL Hockey walkthroughs & guides
Stuck, or want to go deeper? These trusted sites have full walkthroughs, completion times and more for NHL Hockey.
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Playing Intellivision games today
Intellivision games reward patience: many are slower, more strategic designs than their Atari rivals. Official compilations have kept a large part of the library available on modern platforms.
NHL Hockey FAQ
When did NHL Hockey come out on the Intellivision?
NHL Hockey was released for the Intellivision in 1980.
Who made NHL Hockey?
It was developed by APh Technological Consulting and published by Mattel Electronics.
Is NHL Hockey multiplayer?
Yes. NHL Hockey supports up to 2 players.
How long does NHL Hockey take to play?
As a sports game, NHL Hockey typically falls into the "Quick session" category: under an hour, or endless arcade fun. Your time will vary with skill and how much you explore.
Facts on this page are compiled from the open libretro database and Wikidata; "legacy score" reflects how widely a game is documented across Wikipedia's language editions. Spotted an error? Let us know.