Backyard Hockey is a sports game for the Game Boy Advance, developed by Humongous Entertainment with Mistic Software and published by Atari. You build a team of Backyard Kids and junior versions of NHL professionals, then play through a Backyard League season. Matches use simplified arcade rules with power-ups rather than a full simulation.
How To Play Backyard Hockey
Control
Action
D-Pad
Skate your player around the rink and aim passes and shots; move the goalie; pick players, teams, and options on the menus
A
Pass on offence; switch to the skater nearest the puck on defence
B
Shoot, with power set by how long you hold it; check or poke-check on defence
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