NHL '94

The game maintained the series' signature vertical camera angle, which offered the player distinct gameplay and strategic advantages over contemporary side-view hockey games, and kept the 2D sprite character models of NHLPA '93 (albeit with some new animations). The team rosters and player attributes in the game reflect that of the 1992-93 season , and include the league's two new expansion teams for that season, the Mighty Ducks of Anaheim (now the Anaheim Ducks) and Florida Panthers . Many improvements were made to the engine by EA between 1992 and 1993. Notably, NHL '94 introduced the " one timer ", an authentic hockey move where a player shoots the puck directly off of a pass, as well as manual goalie control.

NHL '94 also added the ability to save user and player records, and has five modes: Exhibition Game, Playoffs, Best of Seven Playoffs, Shootout, and Demo. There are no international teams, but both all-star teams are present. Also introduced were team-specific organ songs played at the start of periods and after goals—examples include the Hartford Whalers ' trademark " Brass Bonanza ", "Halte-là! " for the Montreal Canadiens , " When the Saints Go Marching In " for the St.

Louis Blues , " The Sabre Dance " for the Buffalo Sabres , and the Chicago Blackhawks theme song " Here Come the Hawks ". " Birthday " by the Beatles is also featured as an organ song after a goal is scored.