NHL 21

Your NHL Experience

I am new to sports gaming

Simple controls and gameplay.

I have not played recently.

Standard controls and base difficulty.

I am experienced.

Standard controls and Intermediate difficulty.

I am an expert.

Standard controls and challenging gameplay.

CONTROLS

Skill Stick

Use the Right Stick and Left Stick for complete control. All actions available.

Hybrid

Combination of Buttons and Skill Stick Controls. Limited functionality.

NHL 94 Controls

Two button controls. Only basic actions available.

DIFFICULTY
Rookie

You are new to the game.

Semi-Pro

Good for new players who want a little challenge.

Pro

Good for experienced players.

All-Star

Good for expert players.

Superstar

The ultimate challenge.

GAMEPLAY PRESETS

Preset 1- Arcade

Over the top arcade action. No rules.

Preset 2- Traditional

Classic video game hockey.

Preset 3- Competitive

Competitive gameplay. Our online default.

Preset 4- Full Sim

Ultra-realistic gameplay.

ON-ICE TRAIINER

Off

All control hints and game play visualizations are turned off.

Adaptive

Control hints adapt based on your performance.

Beginner

Only introductory control hints are shown.

Intermediate

Mix of introductory and controls you don’t use effectively are shown.

Expert

Only controls you don’t use effectively are shown.

SHOT AIM

Aim Assist

Will assist you with making the best shot in the region you’ve aimed.

Manual

You have full control of your shot aim.