NHL Rock the Rink PS1 box art

PlayStation · Sports

NHL Rock the Rink

Deep cut

SystemPlayStation
Released2000
GenreSports
DeveloperEA Canada
PublisherEA Sports
Players1–2 players
CommitmentQuick session (Under an hour, or endless arcade fun)
LegacyDeep cut · legacy score 1

Developed by EA Canada and published by EA Sports, NHL Rock the Rink 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.

EA Canada also made Need for Speed: High Stakes, FIFA: Road to World Cup 98 and FIFA 99 for the PS1.

NHL Rock the Rink supports up to 2 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
  • you've played the PS1 hits and want something less obvious

Maybe skip it if…

  • you need current teams and rosters

What playing NHL Rock the Rink 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Tip for newcomers: Arcade-style sports games are the easiest to enjoy today; simulation titles may have outdated rosters but still offer satisfying gameplay.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 Rock the Rink gameplay screenshot on PS1
In-game screenshot (PS1)

NHL Rock the Rink cheats & codes

30 codes on file (Action Replay, GameShark). Here are a few Action Replay codes to start with:

PAL2NTSC800877C8 0000
Y-Fix80050418 0000
1 goal counts 5 goals300116A4 0005

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NHL Rock the Rink 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 Rock the Rink FAQ

When did NHL Rock the Rink come out on the PS1?

NHL Rock the Rink was released for the PlayStation in 2000.

Who made NHL Rock the Rink?

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

Is NHL Rock the Rink multiplayer?

Yes. NHL Rock the Rink supports up to 2 players.

How long does NHL Rock the Rink take to play?

As a sports game, NHL Rock the Rink 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 Rock the Rink 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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