Strategy Informer writes: "For such a prosperous market, it's a surprise that there hasn't been an influx of sports-based spin-off titles for the Xbox Live Arcade as of yet. There have been sporting reincarnations aplenty, with the likes of Sensible Soccer and the futuristic Speedball 2 warming the virtual shelves over the past year, but nothing that has made a particular franchise scream for help as it's milked of all its potential and attractive qualities. Looking to buck this trend, 3 on 3 NHL Arcade glides into the rink looking sparkly clean, only to lose its footing instantly, cracking its skull into the ice with an unfortunate sense of timing."
