NHL 2001

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90

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6.6

Mixed or average reviews- based on 53 Ratings

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  • Summary: High-flyin', hard hittin', intense powerplay hockey is back with EA Sports' NHL 2001, bringing gamers out of the stands and onto the ice. Lace up the skates and play with or against all 30 National Hockey League teams, including the expansion Columbus Blue Jackets and Minnesota Wild.High-flyin', hard hittin', intense powerplay hockey is back with EA Sports' NHL 2001, bringing gamers out of the stands and onto the ice. Lace up the skates and play with or against all 30 National Hockey League teams, including the expansion Columbus Blue Jackets and Minnesota Wild. [Electronic Arts]… Expand

Critic Reviews

Score distribution:
  1. Positive: 22 out of 22
  2. Mixed: 0 out of 22
  3. Negative: 0 out of 22
  1. Daily Radar
    100
    It has improved graphics, better controls, smarter AI and a new momentum meter that adds to the drama.
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  2. GameZone
    100
    EA has done yet another superior job in utilizing the latest technology in bringing us a game that looks so life-like, you will oftentimes forget that you are playing a game and not watching the actual sport.
  3. Armchair Empire
    96
    An absolute must have for any serious hockey fanatic.
  4. CheckOut
    90
    Is it perfect? No. But it's pretty damn close.
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  5. CNET Gamecenter
    90
    EA Sports delivers its most solid hockey game yet -- NHL 2001 could be the best sports game released this year.
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  6. Games Radar
    88
    With any high-speed sports game, the real bonus is in the game play and NHL 2001 oozes it.
  7. Adrenaline Vault
    80
    Though it may not contain enough hardcore realism for hockey purists, it definitely offers some options that cater to them.

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  1. Positive: 4 out of 5
  2. Mixed: 1 out of 5
  3. Negative: 0 out of 5
  1. KentL.
    Mar 4, 2004
    10
    Awesome graphics, but who can tell me where I can download full version?
  2. Flack007
    Oct 16, 2014
    9
    In fact, it was my first NHL what I ever played. It was awesome in these days, I can still remember all of these features in game. I canIn fact, it was my first NHL what I ever played. It was awesome in these days, I can still remember all of these features in game. I can pretty remember all parts of soundtrack. I still enjoy NHL 2001 in the moment.… Expand
  4. Kyle_Katarn92
    Jul 9, 2016
    8
    First NHL game I ever played, and it's still my favourite. The game made me fall in love with hockey. The PC version is the same as its PS2First NHL game I ever played, and it's still my favourite. The game made me fall in love with hockey. The PC version is the same as its PS2 counterpart. It does suffer from slow-down from time to time.… Expand
  5. hoviadko123
    Nov 1, 2022
    8
    Worse than nhl 2002 but still pretty fun nhl game from my childhood, so i will give it 8.
  6. Greggor
    Mar 21, 2011
    5
    I'm sorry, but this game was NOT that good, even for its time. I ran into frequent glitches, and the game got seriously boring after only aI'm sorry, but this game was NOT that good, even for its time. I ran into frequent glitches, and the game got seriously boring after only a few hours of playtime. Not one of the better PS2 titles.… Expand

Awards & Rankings

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#6 Best PC Game of 2000
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#56 Most Discussed PC Game of 2000
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#29 Most Shared PC Game of 2000

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