NHL 2001
Encyclopedia
NHL 2001 is a video game released by Electronic Arts
on September 28, 2000. It is the successor to NHL 2000
. Add-on Elitserien
was released on March 8, 2001 that added Swedish and Finnish hockey league's and teams to the game.
remains as play-by-play announcer in the game, with Bill Clement joining as an analyst for a second time, debuting in the previous edition, NHL 2000
. This is also the first NHL game to appear on the PlayStation 2
and also to include Latvia and Ukraine to the 18 national teams first featured in NHL 98 (Only available in the PC and PlayStation 2 versions). There is also a brand new feature called the Momentum Bar, which goes to the team who has scored goals, done big hits, etc.
uniforms under uniform select under the Carolina Hurricanes
. This was the only NHL game after NHL 97 that featured the Whalers logo or uniforms until the release of NHL 11
.
Electronic Arts
Electronic Arts, Inc. is a major American developer, marketer, publisher and distributor of video games. Founded and incorporated on May 28, 1982 by Trip Hawkins, the company was a pioneer of the early home computer games industry and was notable for promoting the designers and programmers...
on September 28, 2000. It is the successor to NHL 2000
NHL 2000
NHL 2000 is an ice hockey video game developed by Electronic Arts Canada. It was released on August 31, 1999 and was the successor to NHL 99...
. Add-on Elitserien
Elitserien
Elitserien, is a professional ice hockey league composed of twelve teams in Sweden...
was released on March 8, 2001 that added Swedish and Finnish hockey league's and teams to the game.
Features
Jim HughsonJim Hughson
Jim Hughson is a Canadian sportscaster, best known for his play-by-play of professional ice hockey and baseball.-Biography:...
remains as play-by-play announcer in the game, with Bill Clement joining as an analyst for a second time, debuting in the previous edition, NHL 2000
NHL 2000
NHL 2000 is an ice hockey video game developed by Electronic Arts Canada. It was released on August 31, 1999 and was the successor to NHL 99...
. This is also the first NHL game to appear on the PlayStation 2
PlayStation 2
The PlayStation 2 is a sixth-generation video game console manufactured by Sony as part of the PlayStation series. Its development was announced in March 1999 and it was first released on March 4, 2000, in Japan...
and also to include Latvia and Ukraine to the 18 national teams first featured in NHL 98 (Only available in the PC and PlayStation 2 versions). There is also a brand new feature called the Momentum Bar, which goes to the team who has scored goals, done big hits, etc.
Trivia
NHL 2001 on the Play Station 2 features the Hartford WhalersHartford Whalers
The Hartford Whalers were a professional ice hockey team based for most of its existence in Hartford, Connecticut, U.S.A.. The club played in the World Hockey Association from 1972–79 and in the National Hockey League from 1979–97...
uniforms under uniform select under the Carolina Hurricanes
Carolina Hurricanes
The Carolina Hurricanes are a professional ice hockey team based in Raleigh, North Carolina, USA. They are members of the Southeast Division of the Eastern Conference of the National Hockey League , and play their home games at the 18,680-seat RBC Center...
. This was the only NHL game after NHL 97 that featured the Whalers logo or uniforms until the release of NHL 11
NHL 11
NHL 11 is an ice hockey video game celebrating the twentieth anniversary of the NHL series. The game was developed by EA Canada, published by EA Sports, and released in North America on September 7, 2010, with all other regions receiving the game within two weeks...
.
Information
- Tagline:
- "Out of the Stands, Onto the Ice!"
- Covers:
- Owen NolanOwen NolanOwen Liam Nolan is a Canadian professional ice hockey player, who is currently a free agent. He has played in the National Hockey League for the Quebec Nordiques, Colorado Avalanche, San Jose Sharks, Toronto Maple Leafs, Phoenix Coyotes, Calgary Flames and the Minnesota Wild before signing with...
(Main) - Jere LehtinenJere LehtinenJere Kalervo Lehtinen is a former Finnish professional ice hockey forward. He played as a right wing. He was drafted 88th overall in the 1992 NHL Entry Draft by the Minnesota North Stars. Lehtinen handles defensive aspects of the game as well as offensive, hence he is a two-way forward for which...
(Europe)
- Owen Nolan
- Released for:
- Microsoft WindowsMicrosoft WindowsMicrosoft Windows is a series of operating systems produced by Microsoft.Microsoft introduced an operating environment named Windows on November 20, 1985 as an add-on to MS-DOS in response to the growing interest in graphical user interfaces . Microsoft Windows came to dominate the world's personal...
- Sony PlayStation
- Sony PlayStation 2PlayStation 2The PlayStation 2 is a sixth-generation video game console manufactured by Sony as part of the PlayStation series. Its development was announced in March 1999 and it was first released on March 4, 2000, in Japan...
- Microsoft Windows
Soundtrack (Licensed Songs)
| NHL 2001 Soundtrack | |
|---|---|
| Artist | Song |
| Collective Soul Collective Soul Collective Soul is an American rock band originally formed in Stockbridge, Georgia. Collective Soul broke into mainstream popularity with their first hit single, "Shine", which came from their debut album Hints, Allegations, and Things Left Unsaid, released in 1993... |
"Heavy Heavy (Collective Soul song) "Heavy" is a song by American Post-Grunge band Collective Soul. it is the second single from their fourth album Dosage, it was the last of seven number ones on Billboard's Hot Mainstream Rock Tracks, as well as their most successful number one staying atop the chart for fifteen weeks. It is their... " |
| Templar | "Here We Go" |