[From the back of the box]:
TAKE ROENICK DOWN.
ESPN NHL Hockey puts you on the ice. The most realistic game yet, with enhanced graphics and brand-new features, including:
SKILLS COMPETITION
Get ready for the game with all the authentic skills events from All-Star Saturday, including speed, slapshot and accuracy tests.
ESPN PRESENTATION AND GAMEPLAY
Hockey experts Bill Clement and Gary Thorne provide commentary, while groundbreaking graphics, environmental effects, arenas and ESPN cut-scenes make it feel authentic.
PRECISION PLAYER CONTROL
A responsive control system lets you take full control of your players, with accurate puck handling, quick stops, dekes, flip passes and more.
CLASSIC TEAMS
Compete against more than thirty superstar teams from the past, complete with throwback uniforms and hard-hitting play.