NHL 2001 PS1 box art

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NHL 2001

SystemPlayStation
Released2000
GenreSports
DeveloperEA Canada
PublisherEA Sports
Players1–8 players
CommitmentQuick session (Under an hour, or endless arcade fun)
SeriesNHL
LegacyWell-known · legacy score 7

Developed by EA Canada and published by EA Sports, NHL 2001 arrived on the PlayStation in 2000 as a sports game.

It landed about 5 years into the PS1's life. Other notable PS1 releases from 2000 include Final Fantasy IX, Rayman 2: The Great Escape and Spyro: Year of the Dragon.

It is part of the NHL series; on the PS1 you can also try NHL 99, NHL 97 and NHL 98. The series also appears on other systems with NHL '94 (SNES) and NHL Hockey (Genesis). EA Canada also made Need for Speed: High Stakes, FIFA: Road to World Cup 98 and FIFA 99 for the PS1.

NHL 2001 supports up to 8 players, whether that means taking turns or going head-to-head.

Pick it if…

  • you want to race and compete
  • you have time for a quick session (under an hour, or endless arcade fun)
  • you have a friend to play against

Maybe skip it if…

  • you need current teams and rosters

What playing NHL 2001 is like

Sports games bring football, baseball, hockey, golf, tennis, wrestling and more to the console, from simulation-style management to over-the-top arcade action.

Tip for newcomers: Arcade-style sports games are the easiest to enjoy today; simulation titles may have outdated rosters but still offer satisfying gameplay.

NHL 2001 gameplay screenshot on PS1
In-game screenshot (PS1)

NHL 2001 cheats & codes

14 codes on file (GameShark). Here are a few GameShark codes to start with:

Home Team Shots Taken 1st Period Modifier300486C2 00??
Home Team Shots Taken 2nd Period Modifier300486C3 00??
Home Team Shots Taken 3rd Period Modifier300486C4 00??
Away Team Shots Taken 1st Period Modifier30048722 00??
Away Team Shots Taken 2nd Period Modifier30048723 00??
Away Team Shots Taken 3rd Period Modifier30048724 00??

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NHL 2001 walkthroughs & guides

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Playing PS1 games today

PS1 games range from quick arcade racers to 60-hour RPGs. A selection is available through PlayStation Plus Premium, and if you own the discs you can play your backups in an emulator such as Rec0m88.

NHL 2001 FAQ

When did NHL 2001 come out on the PS1?

NHL 2001 was released for the PlayStation in 2000.

Who made NHL 2001?

It was developed by EA Canada and published by EA Sports.

Is NHL 2001 multiplayer?

Yes. NHL 2001 supports up to 8 players.

How long does NHL 2001 take to play?

As a sports game, NHL 2001 typically falls into the "Quick session" category: under an hour, or endless arcade fun. Your time will vary with skill and how much you explore.

Read more about NHL 2001 on Wikipedia. Facts on this page are compiled from the open libretro database and Wikidata; "legacy score" reflects how widely a game is documented across Wikipedia's language editions. Spotted an error? Let us know.

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