NHL Stanley Cup SNES box art

Super Nintendo · Sports

NHL Stanley Cup

Deep cut

SystemSuper Nintendo
Released1993
GenreSports
DeveloperSculptured Software
PublisherNintendo
Players1–2 players
CommitmentQuick session (Under an hour, or endless arcade fun)
LegacyDeep cut · legacy score 3

Released for the Super Nintendo in 1993, NHL Stanley Cup is a sports game developed by Sculptured Software and published by Nintendo. Depending on the region, you may also know it as Super Hockey.

It landed about 2 years into the SNES's life. Other notable SNES releases from 1993 include Super Mario All-Stars, Secret of Mana and The Lost Vikings.

Sculptured Software also made Doom, WWF WrestleMania: The Arcade Game and Super Star Wars for the SNES.

NHL Stanley Cup 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 SNES hits and want something less obvious

Maybe skip it if…

  • you need current teams and rosters

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Tip for newcomers: Arcade-style sports games are the easiest to enjoy today; simulation titles may have outdated rosters but still offer satisfying gameplay.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

NHL Stanley Cup cheats & codes

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

Periods Are 15 Minutes (Choose 10 Minutes From Options)80F60A52
Periods Are 1 Minute (Choose 5 Minutes From Options)80F64101
Periods Are 3 Minutes (Choose 5 Minutes From Options)80F64103
Periods Are 7 Minutes (Choose 5 Minutes From Options)80F64107
Periods Are 9 Minutes (Choose 5 Minutes From Options)80F64109
Periods Are 30 Minutes (Choose 10 Minutes From Options)80F64E03

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NHL Stanley Cup 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.

NHL Stanley Cup FAQ

When did NHL Stanley Cup come out on the SNES?

NHL Stanley Cup was released for the Super Nintendo in 1993.

Who made NHL Stanley Cup?

It was developed by Sculptured Software and published by Nintendo.

Is NHL Stanley Cup multiplayer?

Yes. NHL Stanley Cup supports up to 2 players.

How long does NHL Stanley Cup take to play?

As a sports game, NHL Stanley Cup 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 Stanley Cup 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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