Some Montreal Canadiens fans have to travel a long way to attend a match. Passing the time whilst staying in the hockey spirit can be difficult.

But there are some games that are perfect for these fans and for hockey lovers in general.

What are these games? How can you play them?

Read on to find out.

Fun games for hockey fans to play when travelling

Here are some of the most popular games you could try when travelling.

• Online slots like ‘Hockey Hero Slot’

Online slots can now be played on mobile devices. Players just need to find the right provider for them and a gaming app that is compatible with their devices.

Online slots are a great gaming option because they are intuitive games. They are luck-based games, so players do not need to learn any complicated rules or develop a gaming strategy beforehand.

All they need to do is find a slot game they like and spin the reels. The reels will then stop on a series of symbols.

These symbols will determine the game’s outcome. Some symbols might trigger bonus rounds like free spins.

Others might trigger hidden features like multipliers that increase the player’s winnings. It all depends on one’s luck.

Canadien fans will be delighted to hear that there are some hockey-themed slot games out there. A hockey-themed slot can be the perfect game to get in the hockey spirit before attending a match.

One of the best hockey slot games on the market is ‘Hockey Hero Slot’. It is a video slot with 40 fixed paylines spread over 5 reels.

‘Hockey Hero Slot’ is set in an ice hockey arena. Gamers will hear the crowds cheer as they spin the reels and try their luck.

They will soon notice that everything in the game is on theme. From the sound design to the visuals, everything is hockey related.

Everything is designed to recreate the atmosphere of a hockey match.

Popular symbols in the game include the hockey goal symbol and the golden trophy. The hockey goal symbol triggers a free spins round.  

There are also other hockey-themed slots for those who have already played ‘Hockey Hero Slots’. Here are two more online slot games that are worth a try:

• Ice Ice Hockey Slot (by Wizard Games)
• NHL Gold Blitz (by Digital Gaming Corporation)

New hockey-themed slot games might be released in the next months or years. It is worth looking for other hockey-themed games on your preferred casino gaming app.

• Hockey All Stars or Hockey All Stars 24

Hockey All Stars and Hockey All Stars 24 are very popular mobile games. They are both free-to-play and compatible with Android and iOS devices.

That being said, they do include adds and optional in-app purchases. 

Even though they focus mostly on US hockey teams and not Canadian ones, both of these games are still perfect for hockey fans. Players love their visuals, storylines and different game modes.  

So, what are these games about and what is the difference between them?

Hockey All Star is a slightly older game. It came out in 2019, several years before Hockey All Star 24.

Hockey All Star 24 is much more recent. Its visuals are more realistic, and its game modes have been described as more dynamic than in the previous game.

Hockey All Star 24 seems to be doing better with players because of its enhanced visuals. In other words, hockey fans might prefer trying this newer version.

Both games allow players to compete against the best international hockey teams or the best US teams.

Players can also create their own hockey franchise and train their players to become the best of the best. The ultimate goal in this game mode is to create an All-Stars team.

Fans of hockey will really enjoy playing against iconic teams and building their own dream team.

These games will help them get in the hockey spirit before attending a real hockey match.

• Chess

Here are some reasons why a hockey fan might enjoy playing a game of chess during their travel.

Chess is a game of strategy, just like hockey.

Athletes and coaches, like chess players, are thinking strategically. They quickly assess where there’s an opening and act on it.

They anticipate their opponent’s next move and act accordingly.

Like with hockey, a chess player’s goal is to defeat the opponent by getting to the ‘queen’, or the goal in hockey.

In short, hockey and chess are quite similar.

There are many mobile chess games on the market.

Offline chess games can be particularly useful when travelling because internet connections are not always easily accessible or reliable.

Final thoughts

These were some of the best games for Canadiens hockey fans travelling to attend an away match. We hope you enjoy.