Just the name Blades of Steel brings many good thoughts to your head. For most, the first hockey game they have ever played, and loved. Well, its back. The main difference from back in the 8-bit days, there is more competition. With EA Sports, NHL `99 and Acclaim?s NHL Breakaway ?99 already released, Blades of Steel looks to re-enter the elite in hockey. Carried by Konami, Blades looks to be a couple of steps behind the others, as expected. Despite that fact, Konami put out a very good product in Blades of Steel ?99. With all 27 NHL Teams, full stat tracking, create-a-player and extremely entertaining multi-player, Blades competes very well.