Backyard Hockey returns for 2005 with a new lineup of NHL kids and new 3d gameplay. This year you can draft from 30 backyard kids and 14 NHL Stars. You can also create custom players that improve with experience. All 30 NHL teams are included along with favorite backyard teams from earlier editions.

The game features three modes: Quick play, Season Play and Exhibition. The games can take place in nine different rinks including Sharkbelly Shores, Ice Castle Arcade and street hockey areas. As you progress you can unlock secret NHL players, rinks, bonus music etc.

The game keeps stats of players and teams throughout the season. Also a bonus Air Hockey Mini-Game is included.