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When you think of a hockey video game, your mind likely goes straight to NHL 25<\/em><\/a>; though it\u2019s got arcade modes, it\u2019s best known as the go-to for a licensed, realistic National Hockey League experience. But it\u2019s not the only hockey game \u2014 far from it, actually. Looking beyond NHL 25<\/em>, there are plenty of arcade-style hockey games that mix up the rules of hockey to create something silly, innovative, and downright fun.<\/p>\n

The best arcade hockey games ditch the total dedication to realism, break some rules, and turn the game into something new. Here are our favorite arcade-style hockey games you can play right now.<\/p>\n

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When you think of a hockey video game, your mind likely goes straight to NHL 25; though it\u2019s got arcade modes, it\u2019s best known as the go-to for a licensed, realistic National Hockey League experience. But it\u2019s not the only hockey game \u2014 far from it, actually. Looking beyond NHL 25, there are plenty of arcade-style hockey games that mix up the rules of hockey to create something silly, innovative, and downright fun. The best arcade hockey games ditch the total dedication to realism, break some rules, and turn the game into something new. Here are our favorite arcade-style hockey games you can play right now. 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