NHL '94

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NHL '94

NHL '94 – NHL '94 SNES Cover
Developer(s) Electronic Arts
Publisher(s) EA Sports
Release date(s) March 15, 1993
Genre(s) Sports - Ice Hockey Sim
Mode(s) Single-player, multiplayer
Rating(s) ESRB: Everyone (E)
Platform(s) Super NES, Genesis, Sega CD
Input game controller, Multitap Adapter

NHL '94 is a ice hockey by EA Sports for the Genesis, Super NES and Sega CD. The game is officially licensed from the National Hockey League Players Association. As the second game in the NHL Hockey series, it was released on March 15, 1993. NHL Hockey '94 is included as #47 on IGN's Top 100 Games of All-Time and is named All-Time Greatest Sports Video Game by Boston.com and various gaming forums.

Rom images of NHL Hockey '94 are hacked (see Rom Hacking) by many enthusiasts so that rosters, logos, rules, and other aspects of the game can be changed while the gameplay of the game is retained. There is an online community where hacks are shared and discussed and online leagues are organized located at NHL94.com


NHL '94 is a Super NES, Sega Genesis and Sega CD game featuring NHL action from the 1993 seasons and stimulating organ music. Wayne Gretzky plays at his prime in this electronic game and Doug Gilmour also makes a great goal scorer (as he was also in his prime when the game was released). There are no international teams, but both all-star teams are present.

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[edit] History

NHL '94 for Sega Genesis was released by Electronic Arts, more well known as EA. EA has been putting hockey games on the market since around 1992, when the first NHL game came out for Sega Genesis (called EA Hockey). This first release was simple, but had the makings of a great hockey game. Key features were the ability to pick a fight after any stoppage of play, and using the slow goalies and players to your advantage. There was also a European verision of this game known as "Hockey '91".

Then NHLPA '93 came out the following year, and of course with some new perks. Key features in this game were the ability to now control your goalie, blood on the ice, line changes, and improved speed of players and goalies. You couldn't pick a fight much anymore, but don't be suprised when Alexander Mogilny decides to fight Chris Chelios and gets knocked out in 1 punch.

With 2 hockey games under their belt, EA released a masterpiece: NHL '94. A game that is still played and obsessed over by hockey lovers for 10 years now. Key features in this game are the infamous "one-timer", better all-around control of players, breaking the glass, the kid that sits in the stands, and being able to save your records.[1]

[edit] Modes

  • Regular Season
  • Playoffs
  • Best of Seven
  • Shootout

[edit] Teams

[edit] New Features

[edit] 4 Way Play

This will revolutionize the way sports games are played. With the addition of the EA SPORTS 4Way Play adaptor you can play NHL '94 with 4 Players at the same time. Set up your best teammate with the perfect one timer and hammer it.

[edit] Auto Line Changes

New computerized line changes take the hassle out of keeping track of which lines are tired and who's fresh. Make sure your best legs are always on the ice while keeping the strategic elements of creating and maintaining the best line-ups.

[edit] Bench Checks

New hard-hitting checking animations let you knock your opponents up over the boards. Pick your favorite team in the NHL and win the game up on the boards.

[edit] Board Checks

New board check animations send a vibration through the crowd when you knock your opponents up into the side boards. Bring on your checking line and slow some of those speedy wingmen down with a reverberating board check.

[edit] Clear Zone

Use the new flip pass to clear the puck up ice and kill precious seconds off opponent's power play. Find a speedy wing-man and pull the dump and chase. Beat those slow defenders and hammer the break away shot onto the top shelf.

[edit] Crowd Records

A new enhanced crowd meter compiles record highs for every arena in the league. Get the place really rocking and set the league record for crowd involvement. Remember, a loud crowd will make your whole team play better- it gives you that extra edge to knock that puck in during OT.

[edit] Expansion Teams

At EA SPORTS we pride ourselves in keeping our games as current as possible. Now you can undertake the ultimate challenge for the '94 season- lead the Mighty Ducks of Anaheim or the Florida Panthers to the Stanley Cup Finals!

[edit] Goalie Control

Tired of always being at the mercy of computerized goalies? Now you can take direct control of your goalie. You tell them when to dive and when to kick-save. Master this feature and you'll be tough to beat.

[edit] Hot Cold Streaks

Let's face it- nobody is perfect every day. Players in NHL '94 now go on hot and cold streaks. Keep track of who's got the hot hand on your team and feed him the puck all night long. Watch that siren wail as he racks up the big hat trick. Make sure you keep the puck away from your player having an off night- every game turns out different.

[edit] Local Organ Music

Drive the fans crazy! NHL '94 includes over 70 pieces of new digitized organ music recorded by San Jose Sharks organist Dieter Ruehle exclusively for EA SPORTS. Each rink has its own set of musical tunes so every arena is different

[edit] More Stats

Almost twice as many game stats are compiled in NHL '94. Analyze the accuracy of your one timers or check out the success rate of your penalty shots. Now you can figure out just where your weak spots are and where you're hot!

[edit] NHL Logos

Now NHL '94 features the ultimate Hockey license - all the teams and logos of the NHL plus all the players and their ratings from the NHLPA. Each arena features the home teams logo at center ice - you'll notice right from the face off that it's just like being at your home rink.

[edit] One Timers

New faster offensive commands allow players to smack "one-timer" shots. Now you can hammer the puck into the net right off the pass. No need to trap it first. Result is a much faster playing offense than NHLPA '93.

[edit] Penalty Shots

Trip up a speedy forward on a breakaway in the NHL and he'll go one on one with your goalie. Now it's in NHL '94. Get a little too aggressive on that break away and you'll be trying to keep that puck out of the net while your opponent skates down the ice untouched!

[edit] Player Cards

Every starter in the NHL has their own individual player cards that will give you the lowdown on their key ratings and best performances. Use these to set up the optimal team lines to go head to head with your opponents.

[edit] Player Profiles

Every starter in the NHL has been digitized for NHL '94. Now you get updated player ratings in 14 categories plus that player's actual profile right on the cartridge. Ratings have been updated to reflect performance in the 1993 NHL season.

[edit] Player Records

Record your personal best performances for every player in the NHL. Have a hot game with your ace forward and keep that record on his player card. It's a constant competition to score that last goal and beat the player's personal best.

[edit] Reverse Angle

Having a hard time figuring out just how that puck got by your ace tender? Now check the reverse angle intant replay to get a different look at things. Relive the biggest checks, greatest passes and hottest goals from two angles- just like TV!

[edit] Shootout Game

Goalie control can take a while to get the hang of. Now use the shootout mode to practice going one on one with the best forwards in the NHL. What better way to hone your goalie skills. Reverse the set up and practice your greatest goal scoring moves against the best goalies in

[edit] User Records

Finally, the ultimate answer to the question "Who's #1". NHL '94 compiles up to seven individual user records. Save wins, losses, most goals scored and best save performances. Never again will there be a question as to who's best in the house- just check the cart.

[edit] Skill Leaders

[edit] Checking

#1 Ray Bourque 77 BOS
#2 Ulf Samuelsson 5 PIT
#3 Joel Otto 29 CGY
#4 Esa Tikkanen 10 NYR
#5 Scott Stevens 4 NJ
#6 Mark Messier 11 NYR
#7 Eric Lindros 88 PHI
#8 Mike Eagles 36 WPG
#9 Mike Foligno 71 TOR
#10 Chris Chelios 7 CHI

[edit] Defense

#1 Chris Chelios 7 CHI
#2 Ray Bourque 77 BOS
#3 Steve Larmer 28 CHI
#4 Theoren Fleury 14 CGY
#5 Dave Manson 24 EDM
#6 Ulf Samuelsson 5 PIT
#7 Gary Suter 20 CGY
#8 Zarley Zalapski 3 HFD
#9 Doug Gilmour 93 TOR
#10 Adam Oates 12 BOS

[edit] Goaltending

#1 Ed Belfour 30 CHI
#2 Patrick Roy 33 MTL
#3 Curtis Joseph 31 STL
#4 Felix Potvin 29 TOR
#5 Grant Fuhr 31 BUF
#6 Bob Essensa 35 WPG
#7 Tom Barrasso 30 PIT
#8 Tommy Soderstrom 30 PHI
#9 John Vanbiesbrouck 34 FLA
#10 John Blue 39 BOS

[edit] Passing

#1 Adam Oates 12 BOS
#2 Mario Lemieux 66 PIT
#3 Wayne Gretzky 99 LA
#4 Phil Housley 6 WPG
#5 Pat LaFontaine 16 BUF
#6 Alexander Mogilny 89 BUF
#7 Steve Yzerman 19 DET
#8 Joe Sakic 19 QUE
#9 Jeremy Roenick 27 CHI
#10 Ray Bourque 77 BOS

[edit] Shot Accuracy

#1 Mario Lemieux 66 PIT
#2 Luc Robitaille 20 LA
#3 Eric Lindros 88 PHI
#4 Dimitri Khristich 8 WSH
#5 Petr Nedved 19 VAN
#6 Jeremy Roenick 27 CHI
#7 Tomas Sandstrom 7 LA
#8 Dino Ciccarelli 22 DET
#9 Ray Bourque 77 BOS
#10 Teemu Selanne 13 WPG

[edit] Shot Power

#1 Al Iafrate 34 WSH
#2 Brett Hull 16 STL
#3 Al MacInnis 2 CGY
#4 Doug Wilson 24 SJ
#5 Tomas Sandstrom 7 LA
#6 Ray Bourque 77 BOS
#7 Chris Chelios 7 CHI
#8 Jeremy Roenick 27 CHI
#9 Mike Gartner 22 NYR
#10 Dino Ciccarelli 22 DET

[edit] Skating

#1 Alexander Mogilny 89 BUF
#2 Pavel Bure 10 VAN
#3 Russ Courtnall 26 MIN
#4 Teemu Selanne 14 WPG
#5 Peter Bondra 12 WSH
#6 Steve Yzerman 19 DET
#7 Paul Coffey 77 DET
#8 Phil Housley 6 WPG
#9 Jeremy Roenick 27 CHI
#10 Mike Gartner 22 NYR

[edit] Stick Handling

#1 Wayne Gretzky 99 LA
#2 Phil Housley 6 WPG
#3 Paul Coffey 77 DET
#4 Mario Lemieux 66 PIT
#5 Steve Yzerman 19 DET
#6 Alexander Mogilny 89 BUF
#7 Brian Leetch 2 NYR
#8 Ray Bourque 77 BOS
#9 Pat LaFontaine 16 BUF
#10 Jeremy Roenick 27 CHI

[edit] House Rules

Historically, wrap around goals have always been outlawed due to the lack of goalie speed. If you play with a friend that counts these types of goals think about finding some new ones.

[edit] Scoring Strategies

[edit] One Timer From Boards to Slot

Skate down the side of the rink. Wait for the trailing center to reach the middle of the attack zone and drill a pass to him to set up the one-timer. Use the screen to dent the twine on either side of the net.

[edit] Delayed Slap Shot

This move works like a charm against all goalies. Simply skate horizontally across the top of the crease and load up for a slap shot into the nearest high corner of the net. Fire the slap shot as soon as the goalie commits to a stack save.

[edit] Skate Away From Goal

Start with the puck close to the crease and skate diagonally away from the goalie as if you are regrouping. Catch the goalie napping by sending a backhanded wrist shot to the far corner of the net and watch him squirm as he allows an easy goal.

[edit] Slide Into Goal

Skate right at the goalie, holding the puck out to one side. As the goalie and skater collide, just watch the puck slide into the goal. The real distinguishing mark about this move is that you don't have to shoot to score.

[edit] Use Goalie to Take Out Shooter

This move is an aggressive way to play goalie and prevent opposing skaters from getting a shot off. As the shooter considers his next move, skate the goalie quickly to the edge of the crease right at the shooter to reduce the angle on goal. Poke check the puck away.

[edit] Create a Screen with Defender

Skate through the slot, toward the goal. Keep the puck away from the defensemen and try to draw them into blocking the goalie's view of your shot. When you think they're screening the goalie, fire the shot toward an open part of the net. The goalie won't even know you've scored until the siren wails!

[edit] Fake Outside, Shoot Inside

Skate over the blueline at an angle towards the far post of the goal. As the goalie moves towards the far post, quickly hit the pad to move the other way and shoot a quick wrist shot to the near post. This move will result in a sure goal if executed properly.

[edit] Fake Inside, Shoot Outside

Skate over the blueline, diagonally across the goalie, past the far post and then shoot the wrist shot towards the post on the opposite side. This move is particularly effective against human goalies.

[edit] Set Up One-Timer in Slot

This move is a textbook one-timer. Skate into the corner and wait for the center to get open in the slot in the center of the attack zone. When you spot the opening, make the pass and fire the one-timer into the net. This will drive your opponents nuts.

[edit] Set Up One-Timer Across the Crease

This move is a one-timer variant particularly potent against computer goalies. Skate to one side of the crease, keepingdistance from the goalie. and wait until a teammate gets open on the other side of the crease. Pass to him across the crease and immediately dent the twine with a quick one-timer.

[edit] Fake outside, Shoot Outside

Skate over the blueline towards the far post of the goal. Hit the pad to fake in toward the near post, then quickly shoot a wrist shot towards the far post. This move is particularly effective with agile players, and against manually controlled goalies.

[edit] Wrap Around Goal, Shoot Wide

Skate behind the goal, then come back around in front of the goal as if you intend to stuff the puck between the goalie and the near post. Instead of shooting the puck to the near post, shoot wide toward the far post as the goalie moves to protect the near post.

[edit] Deflection at Goal Mouth

Take a wingman in the attack zone and skate away from the boards toward the blueline. Watch for the opposite wingman to position at the corner of the crease and pass the puck to him the second the slot opens up. Use the one-timer shot to deflect the puck into the goal.

[edit] Setup Net One-Timer

This move sets up a one-timer from behind the goal. Skate behind the goal and wait for a teammate to break free in the slot in front of the crease. Move to the side of the goal, pass the puck into the slot and drill the one-timer into either side of the goal.

[edit] Trivia

  • NHL '94 was the first in the EA Sports series to feature one-timers.

[edit] Notes

[edit] External links

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