Organize your own NHL league and determine your own Stanley Cup Champion! Offered in three unique formatsfor basic, advanced, and expert playersfor solitaire and "head-to-head" gameplay, Strat-O-Matic Hockey is essentially a challenging mental struggle between opposing coaches. Whether your offense is conservative or all-out aggressive... your defense superior and impenetrable... as coach, you choose the mix of NHL players to fill your team roster, the focus of their team skills influenced by the player's strengths and weaknesses. From forechecking to high-percentage shots, to face-offs and penalty boxes... you'll find everything to experience the thrill of Hockey... hitting the blue line, head-on, and scoring the winning goal! A boardgame for fans ages 10 and older.