Sony ships NHL FaceOff 2001 PS2

Sony has shipped NHL FaceOff 2001 for the PlayStation 2. The game boasts five times the number of animations of the PlayStation version, with more than 500 skater and 180 goalie animations. The game's draft mode lets players build their own franchises from scratch, and its practice mode lets players master several hockey skills before diving into an actual game. Additionally, NHL FaceOff 2001 features 13 NHL legends, including Gordie Howe, Bobby Hull, and Phil Esposito.

"We are thrilled to bring the fastest and most responsive NHL hockey action to the PlayStation 2 sports enthusiast,'' said Ami Blaire, director of product marketing for Sony Computer Entertainment America. "Incorporating the finest elements of the FaceOff franchise, NHL FaceOff 2001 for the PlayStation 2 will please fans of the series and new gamers alike with exclusive features such as the 989 Sports NHL legends team.''