Hit the Ice: The Video Hockey League (1990)

Hit the Ice: The Video Hockey League cover

Developer: Williams Electronics Games, Taito
Platforms: Arcade, Super Nintendo Entertainment System, Sega Mega Drive/Genesis, TurboGrafx-16/PC Engine
Genres: Sport
Rating: 2.9 of 5, 5 player ratings

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How it feels

A wild arcade hockey game where winning means out-brawling and high-sticking opponents into the ice — rules are just suggestions.

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About

This radical hockey game pits you and your team against some of the toughest skaters ever to burn a hole in the ice! Victory goes to the team that kicks, punches, and high-sticks its opponent into slush. Standard hockey rules apply, plus a few surprises to stir things up. So lace on your skates and fasten your face mask - hockey is about to break loose!

Screenshots

Hit the Ice: The Video Hockey League screenshot 1

Hit the Ice: The Video Hockey League screenshot 2

Hit the Ice: The Video Hockey League screenshot 3

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