Play Mario Lemieux Hockey Online

Mario Lemieux Hockey on the Sega Genesis is one of those old-school hockey games that somehow makes pixelated fights and questionable referee AI weirdly fun. You pick from 16 fake-but-familiar NHL city teams (no real players, though), and the gameplay’s straightforward—skate, shoot, and occasionally punch someone in the face when the ref isn’t looking.

Exhibition mode’s just a quick match, while tournament mode actually gets tense—lose once, and you’re out. The shootout feels a little barebones, but it’s perfect for settling bets with a friend. And fight mode? Honestly, it’s the best part. Two players wailing on each other until someone’s energy bar drops, and yeah, the loser gets tossed in the penalty box like real hockey.

You can tweak the ref’s behavior (blind, fair, or straight-up ruthless), adjust period lengths, and pick from three difficulty levels. It’s not the deepest hockey sim, but for a Genesis game, it’s got enough chaos to keep you entertained. Just don’t expect any realism when your goalie starts gliding through the net.