Product description

Play with the Pros as Kids....Enjoy Real SportsAction!Product InformationNow it's hockey with a cool new twist!Lace up your skates strap on your helmet and grab your hockey stick becausethe Backyard Kids are teaming up with kid versions of your favorite NationalHockey League stars in Backyard Hockey! Customize your uniform set your lineupsand get ready for three periods of non-stop hockey action! With powerplays and spectacular saves it’s the chance of a lifetime to playwith the pros in your own backyard!Build the championship hockey team of your dreams! Pick your players set thepositions and direct on-ice action. Choose from National Hockey League teams orcustomize your own team. Think you have what it takes to create winning hockey team? Here's your chanceto find out!Product Features All 30 National Hockey League teams! Form teams from 30 Backyard Kids or 10 pro players as kids including Mike Modano! Play quick games single games or a whole season! Fast 3-on-3 hockey (plus goalies) on 6 different rinks! Track player and team stats in Season play! Create and save multiple custom players and watch their skills improve over time! System Requirements Windows 98/Me/2000/XP or Vista Pentium II 266 MHz or higher 32 MB RAM 40 MB Free (to save your coaches) Hard Disk Space 8X Speed or faster CD-ROM Drive Video:4 MB WindowsR 98/Me/2000/XP-patible SVGA video card* Sound Card:WindowsR 98/Me/2000/XP-patible sound card* DirectXR:DirectXR version 8.1 or higher* *Indicates device should be patible with DirectX® version 8.x or higher.

Review

The Backyard Kids are back again-- this time at the hockey rink! You can create players or select from the Backyard gang, which includes both neighborhood kids and mini versions of real NHL pros. Next, you'll choose from eight different rinks and pick what type of game to play-- single or season. The game has a well-designed learning curve; the game is easy to get started with but tough to master. It's also very fun. A practice option helps you learn how to control your player's skating and shooting, there are one and two player modes, and there's even an air hockey table for extra action. The graphics and sound effects are super, and secret coaches and rinks can be unlocked. This is a great program. -- From Children's Software Revue® -- "Subscribe Now!"