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Pro Sport Hockey, known in Japan as USA Ice Hockey , is an ice hockey video game that was released for the Nintendo Entertainment System and Super NES in 1993.
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| Action | Keyboard | Controller |
|---|---|---|
| D-Pad Up | ↑ | D-Pad up |
| D-Pad Down | ↓ | D-Pad down |
| D-Pad Left | ← | D-Pad left |
| D-Pad Right | → | D-Pad right |
| B (bottom) | X | Bottom face |
| A (right) | Z | Right face |
| Y (left) | S | Left face |
| X (top) | A | Top face |
| L | Q | Left shoulder |
| R | E | Right shoulder |
| Start | Enter | Start |
| Select | V | Select |
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The Story Behind Pro Sport Hockey
Every time a physical altercation is done on the ice, the players get even more exhausted - punishing the player for roughing above and beyond the penalty box. Regular season and exhibition games can end in a tie, bringing up the same end of game screen as if the player's team lost. Pro Sport Hockey, known in Japan as , is an ice hockey video game that was released for the Nintendo Entertainment System and Super NES in 1993.
There is also a practice and regular season mode on the Super Nintendo Entertainment System version of the game. An additional level of sponsorship from the National Hockey League Players' Association gave it an additional touch of legitimacy. Wayne Gretzky even made an appearance in the game along with his legendary peers Doug Gilmour, Patrick Roy, and Mario Lemieux.
How Pro Sport Hockey Plays
Each team uses the authentic NHL rosters from the 1992–93 NHL season; including all 24 then-current NHL teams and 288 professional hockey players. There is also a practice and regular season mode on the Super Nintendo Entertainment System version of the game. Although the Winnipeg Jets are used in the game, they are not considered to be the current form of the team (which used to be the Atlanta Thrashers).
This means that a Western Conference team could be in the same group as an Eastern Conference team or vice versa. The idea of the energy system was to be able to wear down the opponent's players in order to make the goalie too exhausted to block the player's shots. Instead, they serve as the predecessors to the Phoenix Coyotes.
Why Players Still Load It Up
The AI-controlled players love to scramble inwards for the puck, making passing an awkward affair for both teams. All the offensive and defensive plays are done as realistic as possible. Every time a physical altercation is done on the ice, the players get even more exhausted - punishing the player for roughing above and beyond the penalty box.
GamePro gave this game a 2 out of 5 rating in its November 1993 issue while Game Players gave this game a 49% rating in its December 1993 issue. An energy system was made specifically for the Super NES version. The game uses teams that are now obsolete in the NHL, like the Minnesota North Stars, the Quebec Nordiques and the Hartford Whalers, for example.
Pro Sport Hockey — Frequently Asked Questions
Do I need a controller to play Pro Sport Hockey?
A gamepad is optional. The keyboard mapping shown on this page works immediately, and plugging in a USB or Bluetooth controller switches the player over on its own.
Who developed Pro Sport Hockey?
Pro Sport Hockey was developed by Tose and published by Jaleco.
Where can I buy the original Pro Sport Hockey?
Scroll to "Other Places You Can Get This Game" beneath the write-up — it lists trusted stores selling official copies.
What console was Pro Sport Hockey released on?
Pro Sport Hockey was released for the Super Nintendo in 1993.