All of 1997's 26 NHL teams can be found in NHL 97, along with 18 international teams and two division All-Star rosters. EA uses real NHL players and stadiums as well, giving you the ultimate NHL experience. Each game starts off realistically, with the last few notes of the National Anthem being played (either the American or Canadian, depending on which side of the border your teams is from), and the game contains an amazing amount of play-by-play commentary. NHL coach Marc Crawford developed the plays, so you can expect a good selection of realistic plays to choose from. You can also change your offensive and defensive strategies during the game with the press of a button. And if youre in a sociable mood, take on up to eight friends in the Multiplayer mode.
General Information:
Developer: Visual Concepts
Publisher: EA Sports
Release Date: 11/01/1996
Rated: Everyone
Console Availability:
PC-CD
Sony Playstation
Saturn
Super Nintendo
Sega Genesis
Key-Features:
26 NHL teams
18 international teams
2 All-star teams
over 650 players
create and manage players
15 signature moves
9 camera angles
complete statistical tracking
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