Backyard Hockey

NHL Veteran Nicklas Lidstrom Named Cover Player of Backyard Hockey
Latest Edition in Popular Kids’ Video Game Franchise Scheduled For Fall 2007 Release on Nintendo DS

For more than five years, Backyard Hockey has thrilled young sports fans by combining authentic NHL gameplay with fun and fantasy. Now in its fourth iteration, Backyard Hockey is currently the best selling hockey video game franchise exclusively for kids and the only youth game to hold the NHL and National Hockey League Players’ Association (NHLPA) licenses. Best known for starring kid-sized versions of popular NHL superstars, Backyard Hockey features realistic plays and strategies so kids learn the intricacies of the game while having fun. Multiple levels make it easy enough for rookies, yet challenging for even die-hard hockey fans. Backyard Hockey is also a favorite of parents, featuring comical and fun scenarios in a kid-friendly, non-violent format as well as cultural diversity.

• NHL and NHLPA Licenses – all 30 NHL Clubs with official uniforms, and logos
• NHL players as kids
• 10 Backyard teams with extensive line up of Backyard Kids
• Realistic gameplay and strategies with whacky animations
• Season play with complete team stats & standings
• Multi-player mode
• Customizable teams and players
• Multiple levels of difficulty
• Unlockables, power ups, minigames, and surprises

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