Play NHL 2000 Online

EA Sports released NHL 2000 for the Game Boy Color in 1999, a time when handheld sports games were still finding their footing. It was one of the few hockey titles available on the platform, offering a condensed version of the sport you could take anywhere. The graphics were simple, the sound minimal, but it captured the basics of hockey in a way that felt authentic for its hardware.

You control a team of five skaters and a goalie, passing the puck, taking shots, and trying to outscore the opponent. The main objective is to win games across a full season or jump into a quick exhibition match. Signature mechanics include manual player switching, which lets you take direct control of any skater on the ice, and adjustable penalty strictness, which affects how often infractions are called. The pacing is brisk, with short periods and straightforward controls, though scoring can be challenging against tougher teams. It feels satisfying to set up a breakaway and slip the puck past the goalie, even on that small screen.