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NHL Œ99 (PSX)
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NHL ¹99 (PSX) Guide v0.2
By Steve McFadden (SMcFadden)
E-Mail: webmaster@wrestlingcolumns2000.com
Home Page: http://www.wrestlingcolumns2000.com
First Created: May 29, 2000
Last Updated: December 19, 2000
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CREDITS
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- Dingo Jellybean for giving me the great idea of putting the credits on both
the top and bottom of the page
- EA Sports for making such a great series like the NHL Sports series
- Me, for writing this FAQ
- GameFAQs, for (hopefully) posting this FAQ
-Prima Strategy Guide for the official bio
-GameFAQs for posting this guide
-Dingo, Sunshine, and other cool guys at GameFAQs
-THQ for making WWF Smackdown
-Al Snow: What does everybody want?
-Stephanie McMahon: love ya!!!
-Triple H and Test: my 2 fave wrestlers.
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-D-Von Dudley: just for letting Buh Buh Ray do that
-D-Lo Brown: yeah you are the real deal now
-WWF: for providing great entertainment
-WCW: for providing a great sleeping pill (called Thunder and Nitro)
-And finally, me, for typing this guide up!


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Table of Contents -----------------------------------------------------
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1.0 Introduction
1.1 Revision History
1.2 Author¹s Information
1.3 My Review of the Game
1.4 Types of E-Mails I Accept and Do Not Accept
2.0 Basic Controls
3.0 Game Modes
4.0 Frequently Asked Questions
5.0 Team Rankings
6.0 Other Information
7.0 In Conclusion


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1.0 Introduction ------------------------------------------------------
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Hello, and thank you for reading my guide for NHL ¹99 for the Sony Playstation.
The NHL series has always been one of my favorite sports series of all time,
and
NHL ¹99 is one of the best, in my opinion. Therefore, I have decided to write
up
this small guide to help some newbies to the NHL series out. This guide will
hopefully grow eventually, but for now it will just concentrate on the
different
teams and what I think their strengths and advantages are. Also, I hope to
provide detailed information about the various game modes of the game.
But for now, enjoy the guide! And if you have any questions about the game,
make
sure to email them to me at webmaster@wrestlingcolumns2000.com Thanks, and
enjoy
my guide to NHL Œ99!
-SMcFadden
webmaster@wrestlingcolumns2000.com


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1.1 Revision History --------------------------------------------------
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v0.2 (December 18, 2000): I fixed all the errors and updated the guide to my
current format. Expect me to add lots of information to this guide eventually.

v0.1 (May 29, 2000) First version of this guide, basic information that
includes
my rankings of the teams. I will get to the strengths and weaknesses of the
teams, along with my descriptions of the teams, at a later time and date.


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1.2 Author¹s Information ----------------------------------------------
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Name: Steve McFadden
E-Mail: mcfaddensteve@netscape.net, webmaster@wrestlingcolumns2000.com

My Web Pages Links: http://gamereviewers.cjb.net
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TOTALS as of 12/19/00
Reviews: 372
FAQs: I now have 63.

Feel free to message me on any of my messengers.. just tell me you are
messaging me about my FAQ and I will definitely answer you as quick as I
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1.3 My Review of the Game ---------------------------------------------
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Wow, EA Sports sure does know how to make those sports games. Every year EA
produces game after game, and each one of them are great. One of the most
popular EA series has always been the NHL series because it has always been a
very good series, with the exception of the NHL 97 fiasco. As a matter of fact,
I still say that NHL 95 for the Sega Genesis is the best hockey game of all.
Regardless, NHL 99 is a very fun game and goes right up there as one of the
best
hockey games of all time. But, with NHL 2000 and 98 out also, is there enough
here to warrant a purchase?

Graphics (8.4/10): The graphics are actually very good for a hockey game. The
best thing about the graphics in the game are not the wonderful character
models, but the fact that the ice looks very smooth, realistic, and is not
distracting in the least. I hate hockey where the ice is so bright you can't
seem to concentrate on what's going on. Overall the graphics in NHL 99 are
pretty good.

Music/Sound (9.1/10): The commentary in the game is smart, witty, and funn.
Usually before a faceoff, if a player just made a big play, the announcer will
talk about the player that made the big play. Its pretty cool. Also the detail
to the sound is great as between periods a PA guy comes on and announces the
sale of stuff at the concession stands... its great!!

Gameplay/Control (9.2/10): Yeah, it's a hockey game. The control is really good
as it is really easy to both shoot and pass the puck while on the go. The
gameplay is as solid as ever and features fighting, which is really cool. The
problem is if you lose them fight, and penalties are turned on, you go to the
box for five minutes for fighting while the opposing team usually gets two
minutes for roughing.

Replay Value (7.7/10): if you have NHl 2000 you probably wouldn't play this
game
much at all, but I still do anyways.

Challenge (6.1/10): Its very easy on the rookie setting, put it on All Star and
get a very good challenge.

Overall (9.1/10): one of the best hockey titles ever, but with NHL 2000 out the
choice is yours.



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1.4 Types of E-Mails I Accept and Do Not Accept -----------------------
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*Type of E-mails I accept*
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-Information about the Game
-Constructive Criticsm
-Comments about the game or guide
-Questions for me about the game
-Fan Mail (hee hee)
-Suggestions about the Guide
-ASCII Art

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*Type of E-mails I trash*
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-Asking me to post this guide on your website.
-Blatant flaming or advertising
-Questions already answered in the Guide
-Hate Mail (hee hee)

Questions regarding posting this guide on your site: I am sorry but I do not
have enough time or resources to keep track of all the different sites that
host
my guides. So I cannot accept any more requests at this time.


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2.0 Basic Controls ----------------------------------------------------
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NOTE: These are the default button commands and can be changed.

OFFENSE
Skate; Choose Pass/shot Direction D-Button
Pass; Draw the Puck X
Shoot Square
Speed Burst Circle
Special Move Triangle

DEFENSE
Skate D-Button
Control Player closest to puck X
Block shot triangle
Speed Burst Circle
Hook, Hold Square
Block Shot Triangle

GOALTENDING
Control Goalie R2
Skate D-Button
Save Attempt Square
Cover Up (Draw Faceoff) Circle

STRATEGY
Call Line Change L2
Call defensive strategy L1, then X, Square, Circle,
or Triangle
Call offensive strategy R1, then X, Square, Circle,
or Triangle

FIGHTING

******* ****** ******** ***********
Command Pre Fight Fighting Clinch
******* ****** ******** ***********
X Shove Jab Punch
Circle Drop Glove Avoid Break Away
Triangle Taunt Grab Pull
Square Shove Haymaker Punch


MENU CONTROLS
Highlight Menu Item D-Button Up/Down
Cycle Menu Items D-Button Left/Right
Select Menu Item X
Return to Previous Menu Triangle
Accept/Advance to next screen START
Access on screen help Square
Toggle Control Between Columns Circle


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3.0 Game Modes --------------------------------------------------------
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EXHIBITION MODE
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Your basic one on one mode, where you choose a team and go against another
team.
There are one and two player options for this mode.

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SEASON MODE
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You can play a 21, 42, 63, or 84 game season in this mode. I recommend that you
do the 42 game season, because any higher and you could get very bored, very
quickly.

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PLAYOFF MODE
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Basic playoff setup here. You can choose any team and go up to the Stanley Cup
Playoffs without having to complete the Stanley Cup Mode beforehand. Very
useful, and the mode is very fun too.

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TOURNAMENT MODE
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NHL 99 tournaments are structured like most formally sanctioned ice hockey
tournaments. Tournaments begin with a round robin, continue through single-
elimination rounds, and end following the medal games.

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SHOOTOUT
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In a shootout, the members of the Power Play 1 line from each team go one-on-
one against the opposing goalie. Each player gets one shot, and chances
alternate between teams. The team with the most goals at the end of the
shootout
win.

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COACHING DRILLS
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In Coaching Drills, you can practice a number of plays or specific game
situations with, or against, any team or player.


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4.0 Frequently Asked Questions ----------------------------------------
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COMING SOON! If you have any questions about the game, please email me and Ill
answer the question here!


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5.0 Team Rankings -----------------------------------------------------
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NOTE: In upcoming versions of the guide I will give detailed information about
the teams, as well as each team¹s strengths and weaknesses, but for now just
enjoy my rankings of the teams!
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1. Team Canada
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2. North American All-Stars
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3. Eastern Conference
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4. Western Conference
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5. World All-Stars
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6. Team USA
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7. Dallas Stars
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8. Detroit Red Wings
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9. Colorado Avalanche
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10. Buffalo Sabres
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11. Pittsburgh Penguins
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12. Philadelphia Flyers
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13. Chicago Blackhawks
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14. Washington Capitals
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15. New Jersey Devils
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16. New York Rangers
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17. Phoenix Coyotes
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18. Los Angeles Kings
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19. Carolina Hurricanes
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20. St. Louis Blues
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21. Montreal Canadians
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22. Team Czech Republic
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23. Team Russia
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24. Toronto Maple Leafs
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25. Vancouver Canucks
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26. San Jose Sharks
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27. Ottawa Senators
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28. Edmonton Oilers
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29. Boston Bruins
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30. New York Islanders
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31. Mighty Ducks of Anaheim
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32. Florida Panthers
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33. Team Sweden
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34. Calgary Flames
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35. Nashville Predators
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36. Team Finland
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37. Team Slovakia
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38. Team Germany
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39. Team Kazakstan
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40. Tampa Bay Lightning
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41. Team England
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42. Team Switzerland
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43. Team Italy
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44. Team Poland
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45. Team Austria
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46. Team Belarus
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47. Team France
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48. Team Norway
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49. Team Japan


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6.0 Other Information -------------------------------------------------
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Name: Steve McFadden
E-Mail: mcfaddensteve@netscape.net, webmaster@wrestlingcolumns2000.com

My Web Pages Links: http://gamereviewers.cjb.net
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GameFAQs Contributor Page Link:
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GameFAQs alias: DaLadiesMan (formerly known as SMcFadden, I changed it
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Yahoo Messenger: nicklacheysnightmare, mcfaddenvg or ilovestephmcmahon
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MSN Messenger: neverforgotaboutdre@hotmail.com

TOTALS as of 12/19/00
Reviews: 372
FAQs: 63

Feel free to message me on any of my messengers.. just tell me you are
messaging me about my FAQ and I will definitely answer you as quick as I
possibly can!

========================================================================
CREDITS
========================================================================
- Dingo Jellybean for giving me the great idea of putting the credits on both
the top and bottom of the page
- EA Sports for making such a great series like the NHL Sports series
- Me, for writing this FAQ
- GameFAQs, for (hopefully) posting this FAQ
-Prima Strategy Guide for the official bio
-GameFAQs for posting this guide
-Dingo, Sunshine, and other cool guys at GameFAQs
-THQ for making WWF Smackdown
-Al Snow: What does everybody want?
-Stephanie McMahon: love ya!!!
-Triple H and Test: my 2 fave wrestlers.
-X-Pac: for keeping it real, DX style!
-Buh Buh Ray Dudley: just for powerslamming Moolah through the table.
-D-Von Dudley: just for letting Buh Buh Ray do that
-D-Lo Brown: yeah you are the real deal now
-WWF: for providing great entertainment
-WCW: for providing a great sleeping pill (called Thunder and Nitro)
-And finally, me, for typing this guide up!



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7.0 In Conclusion -----------------------------------------------------
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Thanks for reading!


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