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Back in 1991, Electronic Arts changed the video gaming landscape forever by releasing <\/span>NHL Hockey<\/span><\/i>, the first in their venture into the world of ice hockey. Since then, EA have released an <\/span>NHL<\/span><\/i> game annually (the most recent installment being <\/span>NHL 21<\/span><\/a>), alongside a couple of standalone games, leaving us with over 30 <\/span>NHL<\/span><\/i> games to get our fill of virtual ice hockey.<\/span><\/p>\n

But EA wasn\u2019t the only company interested in NHL. In 2000, 2K released their first venture into the sport with <\/span>NHL 2K<\/span><\/i>, spawning a sport-wide rivalry akin to that we find with <\/span>FIFA <\/span><\/i>and <\/span>PES<\/span><\/i> games.<\/span><\/p>\n

Of course, the games have all, for the most part, been welcomed with fanfares by fans of the sport. But that doesn\u2019t mean there haven\u2019t been a few standout gems over the years.<\/span><\/p>\n

Let\u2019s take a look back at some of our favorite games, and what exactly made them great.<\/span><\/p>\n

1. NHL 09<\/span><\/h1>\n

After almost two decades of experience under their belt, EA showed their true colors with <\/span>NHL 09<\/span><\/i> by adding a variety of new features.<\/span><\/p>\n

The most exciting was the \u201cBe-A-Pro\u201d mode where players could create their own unique player and take control of their career all the way from the minors to the mighty Stanley Cup.<\/span><\/p>\n

Not only this, but <\/span>NHL 09 <\/span><\/i>added a new dimension to defense with the \u201cSkill Stick\u201d which allowed players to take defensive control of the puck in ways never seen before. This focus on defense, not just the much focused on scoring, allowed the game to show a new side of the series. And, of course, these ideologies also extended to future versions of the franchise.<\/span><\/p>\n

2. NHL 12<\/span><\/h1>\n

Hailed by many as the greatest <\/span>NHL <\/span><\/i>game of all, <\/span>NHL 12<\/span><\/i> was another landmark title for the games.<\/span><\/p>\n

One major sought after addition was the \u201cWinter Classic\u201d mode, which featured in the demo of <\/span>NHL 11<\/span><\/i> but never received its own mode in that title. Fortunately, after some probing through message boards and forums, EA decided to add it to the roster of <\/span>NHL 12<\/span><\/i>.<\/span><\/p>\n

But it wasn\u2019t just this that made <\/span>NHL 12<\/span><\/i> great. It reintroduced goalie fights, not seen since <\/span>NHL 07 <\/span><\/i>and<\/span> it added all new functionality to the \u201cBe-A-Pro\u201d mode. But perhaps most importantly it levelled up the animations and physics, ensuring that the game reacts with as much realism as possible.<\/span><\/p>\n

Perhaps this was the game where the <\/span>NHL <\/span><\/i>series transitioned from arcade fun to near-simulation.<\/span><\/p>\n

3. ESPN NHL 2K5<\/span><\/h1>\n

While EA may have (more-or-less) a stranglehold on ice hockey in video gaming, 2K certainly gave them a run for their money, especially with <\/span>ESPN NHL 2K5<\/span><\/i>.<\/span><\/p>\n

Fixing up a variety of gameplay and presentational issues which surfaced in 2K\u2019s previous <\/span>ESPN <\/span><\/i>game, this title marked a huge step up across the board.<\/span><\/p>\n

Not only did they step up all the gameplay to really give EA a scare, but they included an incredibly in-depth franchise mode which, at the point, was by far the most extensive. This included hiring staff, dealing with contracts, scouting new talent among other managerial tasks, much to team-builder\u2019s delight.<\/span><\/p>\n

Another, albeit smaller, feature the game introduced was the ability to play in the great outdoors. While this may seem like a small change, the game mode was a real hit with fans.<\/span><\/p>\n

Together, all this solidified <\/span>ESPN NHL 2K5 <\/span><\/i>as one of the hallmarks of 2000s hockey games.<\/span><\/p>\n

4. NHL Hitz 2003\u00a0<\/span><\/h1>\n

It wasn\u2019t just 2K and EA who gave hockey games a shot. Back in the early 2000s Midway Games released three hockey titles under the franchise NHL Hitz.<\/span><\/p>\n

The best of these was, by far, the second release <\/span>NHL Hitz 2003<\/span><\/i>. The franchise took a similar formula to Midway\u2019s <\/span>NFL Blitz<\/span><\/i> series, which allowed players to indulge in an over-the-top, exaggerated version of the sport, instead of a realistic simulation, which is what the other studios were focused on.<\/span><\/p>\n

This set <\/span>NHL Hitz <\/span><\/i>apart from the pack, giving it a unique feel for players. Allowing them to score with goalies, kick opponents into the stands and indulge in overall bombast of an over-the-top version of ice hockey. Not to mention that the game\u2019s soundtrack was perfect for early 2000s audiences.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

5. NHL \u201894<\/span><\/h1>\n

Generally considered the greatest hockey video game of all time, if not one of the best sports games of all time, <\/span>NHL 94<\/span><\/i> was monumental for EA\u2019s series.<\/span><\/p>\n

While this may sound absurd for a game made almost three decades ago, if you care to go back and give it a go you\u2019re sure to be pleasantly surprised. Its tight controls, responsive gameplay, exciting variety of game modes, including regular seasons, playoffs, best-of-seven playoffs and a shootout mode, mean that it genuinely does hold up all these years on.<\/span><\/p>\n

 <\/p>\n

NHL<\/span><\/i> is a sport dear to many hearts around the world. Too often the sport, along with the <\/span>NHL video games<\/span><\/i>, are forgotten in favor of the more dominant sports of warmer climates. Fortunately, game makers have given the NHL the acknowledgement it deserves, delivering some of the most memorable sports games ever made in the process.<\/span><\/p>\n

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Back in 1991, Electronic Arts changed the video gaming landscape forever by releasing NHL Hockey, the first in their venture into the world of ice hockey. 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