NHL Hockey for Intellivision is one of the earliest home console hockey games, released in 1980 by Mattel Electronics. It simulates ice hockey gameplay offering a top-down perspective. Players can control a team of skaters to try and score goals against an opposing team. The game's simple controls and graphics were a reflection of the early state of video gaming technology but delivered a fun and competitive sports experience in its time. It's a significant title in the sports game genre, representing early efforts to translate a physical sport into a digital form.