Hockey sim that builds on EA's annual series with a focus on visual upgrades. Players are now polygonal models with motion-captured animations rather than sprites. The virtual stadium system adds multiple camera angles, including a top-down view absent from the previous year's release. You can create custom players and trade them between teams. Supports up to 8 players via network or Gravis GrIP hardware. Features EA's typical licensed presentation elements—rosters, team data, commentary. One odd inclusion: a dedicated viewer for examining the painted designs on 30 real goalies' masks in detail. Standard exhibition matches, season modes, and playoffs are here. If you wanted smoother player movement and more flexible camera work in your mid-90s hockey game, this delivered those specific tweaks.
