NHL Rock the Rink is an arcade-style sports videogame released for the Sony PlayStation 1, developed by EA Canada and published by Electronic Arts. Diverging from the realistic simulation found in EA's NHL series, Rock the Rink focuses on fast-paced, over-the-top ice hockey gameplay. Its genre blends Sports with Arcade elements, featuring exaggerated hits, high-flying tricks, and power-ups. Players can choose from NHL teams or unlockable backyard teams, engaging in a more brutal, less rules-constrained version of hockey, complete with special moves and a rocking soundtrack to match the intense on-ice action.