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Super Nintendo · Sports

ESPN National Hockey Night

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SystemSuper Nintendo
Released1994
GenreSports
DeveloperPark Place Productions
PublisherSony Imagesoft
Players1–4 players
CommitmentQuick session (Under an hour, or endless arcade fun)
LegacyDeep cut · legacy score 4

Released for the Super Nintendo in 1994, ESPN National Hockey Night is a sports game developed by Park Place Productions and published by Sony Imagesoft.

It landed about 3 years into the SNES's life. Other notable SNES releases from 1994 include Final Fantasy VI, Donkey Kong Country and Super Metroid.

Park Place Productions also made NHLPA Hockey '93, ESPN Baseball Tonight and Champions World Class Soccer for the SNES.

ESPN National Hockey Night supports up to 4 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 SNES hits and want something less obvious

Maybe skip it if…

  • you need current teams and rosters

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Tip for newcomers: Arcade-style sports games are the easiest to enjoy today; simulation titles may have outdated rosters but still offer satisfying gameplay.

ESPN National Hockey Night gameplay screenshot on SNES
In-game screenshot (SNES)

ESPN National Hockey Night cheats & codes

3 codes on file (Pro Action Replay). Here are a few Pro Action Replay codes to start with:

Freeze Timer7E198F01
Score Modifier (Team 1)7E19A900 7EE4C600
Score Modifier (Team 2)7E19A700 7EE45800

See all ESPN National Hockey Night cheats

ESPN National Hockey Night walkthroughs & guides

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Playing SNES games today

The SNES library has aged exceptionally well, especially its RPGs, platformers and puzzle games. A large selection is available on Nintendo Switch Online, and if you own the cartridges you can play your backups in an emulator such as Rec0m88, including online with friends.

ESPN National Hockey Night FAQ

When did ESPN National Hockey Night come out on the SNES?

ESPN National Hockey Night was released for the Super Nintendo in 1994.

Who made ESPN National Hockey Night?

It was developed by Park Place Productions and published by Sony Imagesoft.

Is ESPN National Hockey Night multiplayer?

Yes. ESPN National Hockey Night supports up to 4 players.

How long does ESPN National Hockey Night take to play?

As a sports game, ESPN National Hockey Night 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 ESPN National Hockey Night 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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