NHL 2001 Secrets (PS2)

Between NHL 99 and NHL 2001 there were very few large 'improvements' to the game, though some would call them regressions. NHL 99 for the Playstation boasted higher-resolution graphics than NHL 98, but the framerate and unresponsive controls (especially in 2+ player modes) hindered its playability. A career mode (later developed into a Franchise mode) with a retirement feature, drafting, and player trades were added to the game. Furthermore, created players can use any photo for their face which is textured onto the head.

Online leagues of the game also became more organized. Daryl Reaugh left the series as color commentator following NHL 99. Jim Hughson remained as play-by-play announcer throughout the series, with Bill Clement joining as an analyst for NHL 2000. In the Nintendo 64 version of NHL 99, based on the console version of NHL 98 (old-style goalie crease and all), Clement is the only one providing commentary. (Wikipedia)

Secrets

Be A Leader!!!
Be a Leader. First, enter the ''edit lines'' section after creating a player. [for example, yourself!!!] Then scratch the captain and the assistant captain of the team. You must first be a good player and have good sport spirits. Then put yourself in the first line as the center. If you followed the procedure, you will soon be able to lead the team out of the locker room at the start of the game and you become the captain!!!

Superstar Defense
Go to Create Player and enter Sandis for the first name and Ozolinsh for the last name OR Chris for the first name and Pronger for the last name. Either way is fine. When it asks if you would like to create a player like him, answer ''Yes!!!'' You can change this player's name but don't change any attributes before you save him.

Superstar Forward
Go to Create Player and enter Peter for the first name and Forsberg for the last name OR Jaromir for the first name and Jagr for the last name. When it asks if you would like to create a player like him, answer ''Yes!!!'' You can change this player's name but don't change any attributes before you save him.

Superstar Goalie
Go to Create Player and enter Patrick for the first name and Roy for the last name or Dominik for the first name and Hasek for the last name. When it asks if you would like to create a player like him, answer ''Yes!!!'' You can change this player's name but don't change any attributes before you save him.

Taunting the Other Team
Hold the triangle after you make a major play (winning a fight, winning a game, scoring a goal, or when the other team gets a penalty) and you will taunt the other team.

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