NHL 97 on Sega Genesis delivers fast, hard‑hitting 16‑bit hockey action with updated rosters, improved animations, and the authentic NHL presentation fans expect from EA Sports. Featuring all official teams and players from the 1996–97 season, the game blends arcade‑style speed with strategic depth—allowing players to set lines, manage special teams, and unleash slapshots, dekes, and big checks on the ice.