SummaryHigh-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]
Rated Efor Everyone
Developer:EA Sports
NHL 2001
Released On:
Sep 28, 2000
Metascore
Universal Acclaim
90
User score
Mixed or Average
6.4
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Metascore
Universal Acclaim
90
100% Positive
22 Reviews
22 Reviews
0% Mixed
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0% Negative
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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.
96
An absolute must have for any serious hockey fanatic.
User score
Mixed or Average
6.4
48% Positive
28 Ratings
28 Ratings
33% Mixed
19 Ratings
19 Ratings
19% Negative
11 Ratings
11 Ratings
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 can pretty remember all parts of soundtrack. I still enjoy NHL 2001 in the moment.
Nov 1, 2022
8
Worse than nhl 2002 but still pretty fun nhl game from my childhood, so i will give it 8.
92
Finally, a hockey game that should appeal to every level of fan. [Dec 2000, p.158]
90
EA Sports delivers its most solid hockey game yet -- NHL 2001 could be the best sports game released this year.
89
The “floater” goals from the red line and blue line are very, very annoying.
87
Unchanged from last year, opposing teams don't know how to run a powerplay. You can literally pick up the puck in your own end, rush to centre ice and turn around and head back behind your net. Rinse, repeat, and two minutes later the powerplay is over none the worse for wear.
80
The series gets better every year, and now it seems to be just a few minor tweaks away from perfection.
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 PS2 counterpart. It does suffer from slow-down from time to time.
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 a few hours of playtime. Not one of the better PS2 titles.
