NHL 97
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(Super Nintendo - PAL, Hockey)
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Developed_By:
Ceris Software
Published_By:
Electronic Arts
Released On:
01 Jan 1996
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EA's NHL '97 is a sports simulation game that builds on the success of its predecessor. The story follows your team as you compete in the National Hockey League, trying to win championships and rise through the ranks.
The gameplay is fast-paced and action-packed, with simple controls that allow for quick movements and precise shooting. You'll need to use your skills to outmaneuver opponents and score goals, all while managing your team's physical energy and endurance.
eBay Product ID:
1656 (France)
UPC-A:
785138330099 (France)
Media #:
SNSP-AH7P-EUR (Europe)
Part #:
SNSP P AH7P [SNSP-AH7P-EUR] (Europe)
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Number of Players Supported:
1-2 Players
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Manual
Game Guide
Extracted from the original game manual
Controls
Control Pad ↕
Highlight menu item
Control Pad ↔
Cycle through choices / scroll TEAM ROSTER stats
START
Accept/Continue
Control Pad toward teammate
Select direction to pass
B
Take the draw / Pass / Control defensive player closest to the puck / Poke Check/Trip / Select a player / Take control of the pass receiver / Drop gloves
Tap Y
Dump the puck
B + Control Pad
Pass / One-Timer Shot / Pass/Clear along boards / Pass to a teammate or to send the puck out along the boards
B then Y
Give and Go
B then Y + Control Pad
One-Timer Pass
Tap A
Wrist shot
Hold A
Slap Shot
B then A + Control Pad
One-Timer Shot
Control Pad + START or R
Spin-o-Rama
L
Sudden Stop / Carve your blades into the ice for a super-quick stop
Y
Fake Shot / Hold/Hook / Dive / Flip puck out of zone / Give-and-go back to the passer / Dump the puck into the Attack zone / Drop gloves
X + Control Pad behind you
Drop Pass
L or R
Hit the ice to block shot / Drop to the ice to block a shot
B when closest to puck
Poke Check/Trip / Poke Check
A
Speed up/Body Check / Save Attempt / Skate burst of speed / Attempt a save / Drop gloves
Hold X
Take control of goalie
Control Pad in any direction
Position goalie
Y or X + Control Pad
Dive
Y + Control Pad
Flip puck out of zone / One-timer pass / Dive
No Button
Cover up to draw faceoff / Avoid the brawl
Control Pad
Skate in the direction you want to go
R
Execute a Spin-o-Rama move and blow past the defense
A + Control Pad
One-timer shot on goal
X + Control Pad behind you, then release X
Initiate a drop pass (from the Attack zone)
A to gain speed + Control Pad at an angle toward your opponent
Body check
B + Control Pad to pass to a teammate, then immediately press A before the pass is completed
Take a one-timer shot
Tap Y while in the Attack zone
Fake a shot
A, B, or Y
Select the corresponding line from the LINE CHANGE menu / Drop your gloves
SELECT
Bring up the LINE CHANGE menu (when handling the puck)
How to Play
Main Menu
At the MAIN menu, you can choose a Play mode and set game options.
To choose a Play mode:
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Control Pad ↕ to highlight menu items.
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Control Pad ↔ to cycle through choices.
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When your Play mode and options are set, press START to continue.
Default options appear in bold type in this manual.
Play Mode
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Exhibition: A one-game exhibition. Play with your friends or test your hockey skills against the expertise of a CPU (computer)-controlled opponent.
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Season: Set up and play through an entire NHL season, complete with best-of-7 playoff series and season-end awards ceremony.
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Practice: Design plays and run your favorite team through drills in real game situations. Practice mode is also a great place to work on your penalty shot technique.
Skill Level
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Novice: CPU-controlled players skate and react more slowly.
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Intermediate: CPU skaters play to their ability but never rise to a championship level of play.
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Expert: The skating is quick, the body checks are lethal, and the passes are right on the tape.
Period Length
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5/10/20 Minutes: Set the length of each period. The NHL plays 20 minute periods.
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Overtime periods following Exhibition and Season games are always five minutes long.
Goalies
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Manual: Take control of your goal keeper.
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Automatic: The CPU (computer) controls your goalie before the save. When a save is made, you take over.
User Records
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On: Keep an ongoing record of your personal NHL 97 performance. User data for up to eight players is displayed on the Record Holders screen.
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Off: Play a game without saving records or stats.
Penalties
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Off: No penalties are called. Ideal for a fast-paced game with fewer faceoffs.
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On: Refs call the game just as they would in an actual NHL game.
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On, No Offsides: Refs call all penalties except offside violations.
Line Changes
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Off: Your best line remains on the ice for the entire game. Players never tire.
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Automatic: Lines change automatically before each faceoff. Players never show signs of fatigue.
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On: You must change your lines to keep your skaters fresh. Players left on the ice too long slow down.
Rosters
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Default: Team rosters reflect the 1995-96 NHL season.
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With Trades: Team rosters reflect your NHL 97 transactions.
Fighting
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On: Aggressive players may answer a big hit by squaring off against one another.
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Off: No matter how physical the action gets, players keep their gloves on at all times.
Playing NHL 97
The fastest way to begin playing NHL 97 is to start an Exhibition game with default settings. You'll hit the ice as a member of the Florida Panthers, facing Colorado in a replay of the '96 Stanley Cup® finals.
To start a Regular game with default settings, press START four times to bypass the MAIN menu and setup screens. The game begins.
Any changes you make to MAIN menu options are saved in memory as new defaults. To learn how you can use the setup screens to customize your game, read on.
Select Team
Select the teams you want to match up in the game. You can choose from all 26 NHL teams plus two All-Star teams.
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Control Pad ↑ to scroll through teams.
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Control Pad ↔ to switch between teams.
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To accept the match-up, press START.
Controller Setup
Move your controller icon under the team you want to represent in the game. An icon appears for each controller connected to your Super NES.
Icons left in the center of the screen are not active in the game. To watch the computer control both teams, move all icons to the center.
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To move your controller icon, Control Pad ↔.
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To accept the controller setup, press START.
Scoreboard Menu
The SCOREBOARD menu appears at the beginning of a game, the end of a game, and any time you pause the action. Use SCOREBOARD menu items to access game options, stat compilations, and instant replays, or to call a timeout.
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To pause, release the Control Pad and press START. The SCOREBOARD menu appears.
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To select an option, highlight it and press B.
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To quickly return to the game, press START with any option highlighted.
Scoreboard Menu Options
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START GAME: Players take their positions at center ice and prepare for the opening faceoff.
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RESUME GAME: Return to the game in progress.
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OTHER SCORES (SEASON MODE ONLY): During a season, it's crucial to keep tabs on the competition and their respective contests, especially late in the season when just a few points separate the teams who are playoff bound from those merely grasping at straws.
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GAME STATS: See how the teams performed head-to-head.
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PERIOD STATS: Check the number of Shots and Goals by period. To toggle Shots and Goals, press B.
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PLAYER STATS: Compare the players' game stats in five skating and three goaltending categories.
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QUIT GAME: Quit the game in progress and return to the MAIN menu.
Practice Mode Options
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Visitor Players: Choose the number of players you want on the ice for the visiting team: ZERO through FIVE.
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Home Players: Choose the number of players you want on the ice for the
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