NHL '94

Sit back and relax, 16-bit hockey fans! In this massive 47-minute episode of the NHL '94 Podcast, host Len the Lengend sits down for a deep, unfiltered chat with a true cornerstone of the competitive retro sports scene: SOH (Scots on heroin)! SOH has been an active force on the community forums since the mid-2000s, witnessing the entire 20+ year evolution of competitive online netplay firsthan...

When the official interview ended, the tape kept rolling! Welcome to a special bonus episode of the NHL '94 Podcast. Host Len the Lengend brings you an exclusive, unfiltered behind-the-scenes conversation with SNES community staple Oilers442 that was just too good to leave on the cutting room floor. In this deep, casual chat, we pull back the curtain on high-level competitive strategies, cover...

In this episode of the podcast, I’m joined by community legend Oilers442 for a deep-dive conversation into everything retro sports gaming! We kick things off by breaking down the unique mechanics of NHL '94 on the Super Nintendo (SNES) and trace the fascinating history and evolution of the NHL '94 online gaming scene—from early netplay to modern competitive leagues. We also pull back the c...

The dust has settled on the ultimate retro hockey weekend, and we are breaking down every single angle! In this jam-packed episode, Len and Darrell dive deep into the full recap of the King of '94 tournament. From absolute dominance on the ice to the logistics behind making the weekend run seamlessly, we cover it all. Plus, we have a massive announcement regarding the official dates and locati...

Get ready for a deep dive into the golden age of hockey video games! On this special episode of the NHL '94 Podcast, your host, Len the Lengend, sits down with Josh Yohe from The Athletic for an unforgettable discussion. They cover everything from the timeless appeal of NHL '94 to Josh's fond memories of playing NHL '95 with his friend Jesse. But it doesn't stop there! The conv...

In this episode of the NHL '94 Podcast, your host Len the Lengend sits down with the multi-talented DPS (aka tecmodps) ! DPS is a force in the retro gaming community, and today we’re diving deep into his history with the EA Sports classic NHL '94, his legendary status in the Tecmo Bowl world, and how he balances both competitive scenes. We talk everything from the "Roenick Rumble&quot...

In this episode, Len the Lengend sits down for an extensive 1-on-1 with a cornerstone of the retro gaming community: jesusplaysnhl94 (also known as clockwize ). Clockwize has been a fixture in the scene for over two decades, and today we dive deep into the history, the passion, and the evolution of 16-bit hockey. We explore his "love affair" with the heavy-hitting NHLPA '93 and the t...

Witness the legendary "Lost Feature" of NHL '94 finally come to life! In this video, we showcase the incredible work by chaos to restore fighting into the Sega Genesis version of NHL '94. Using code snippets from NHLPA '93 , chaos has spent over 1,000 hours meticulously re-coding the game's engine to allow players to drop the gloves once again. This video provides a direct look at the smooth integ...

Get ready, retro gamers! On this special episode of the NHL '94 Podcast, I'm sitting down with Darrell to talk about the 10th annual King of '94 tournament! 👑This year's event is happening in Toronto, Ontario on September 20th and 21st, 2025, at Freeplay Toronto. It's the ultimate showdown for fans of the iconic NHL '94 on both Sega Genesis and Super Nintendo. But it's not just about classic NHL...

The legendary NHL '94 had a major feature removed before launch - fighting. Due to pressure from the NHL, the brawls were taken out, but some of the code was left behind. On this episode of the NHL '94 Podcast, I, Len the Lengend, sit down with the coding genius chaos to discuss how he brought fighting back to the Genesis version of the game. Using code from NHLPA '93, Chaos was able to import a f...

Welcome back to the NHL '94 Podcast! In Episode 26, Len the Lengend sits down with the brilliant John aka "chaos," a true master who has delved deep into the code of the Sega Genesis version of NHL '94.Ever wondered about the hidden mechanics behind the greatest hockey game ever made? chaos shares his incredible findings, pulling back the curtain on:-Faceoff Logic: What really determines who wins...

Ever wondered what Offensive and Defensive Awareness really do in NHL '94 on the Sega Genesis? For years, it's been one of the game's biggest mysteries... until now! In Episode 26 of the NHL '94 Podcast, Len the Lengend sits down with the incredible John aka chaos, who has done groundbreaking work digging into the actual game code. Forget speculation – chaos brings the definitive answers on how Of...

The NHL '94 Podcast welcomes Mat Poliquin (aka Mathieu or MatPoliquin on Discord) to talk some '94! I have a discussion with Mat to talk about RetroArchAI, a project he has been working on to improve the experience against the computer. As AI is getting more mature, he has undergone the process to make an AI opponent in '94. As of recording this show, the latest version of RetroArchAI is 0.02. Fee...

The NHL '94 Podcast welcomes scribe (aka scribe99) to talk some '94! scribe has a well rounded background in the 16-bit hockey realm. Not only is he a runner up to last year's King of '94 tournament (Sega), he is also neck deep in RetroArch and helping those who are having technical issues. He has been testing out RA 1.17 long before it was blessed to be used by the NHL '94 community. On top of al...

The NHL '94 Podcast welcomes back Darrell, aka Halifax, to the podcast. In this rip, we discuss about the upcoming King of '94 tournament ( https://kingof94.ca/ ) that is taking place this year in Toronto on September 28 & 29. At the time of recording, the Genesis manual goalie selection was sold out. If you're interested with playing auto goalie (SNES & Genesis) or manual goal...

Joining the NHL '94 Podcast for an interview is Kidswasted! Kidswasted came from humble beginnings, playing NHLPA '93 on the Sega Genesis and thoroughly enjoying it. After being gifted a SNES with NHL '94, it was game on! Come join me as we discuss the differences between Genesis and SNES communities, playing '94 on the PC, NHL Rewind, create all-time rosters for NHL '94, and m...

Joining the NHL '94 Podcast this week are BobK and the Professor. In this rip, these gents do an analysis on how to build lines for NHL '94. This video gives insight on those playing with the SNES version of '94, and we focus on the teams in the Patrick division with some incredibly high end talent. A copy of the spreadsheet that we used for this video can be found at: https://docs.goo...

Joining the NHL '94 Podcast for an interview is Sal J. Barry! Sal has been a freelance report for many years and written several pieces for The Hockey News since 2011. He is also the host of the Punk Junk Podcast. Sal has been a big fan of NHL '94 since it was released. He has talked to many people involved in the project, including Michael Brook and Mark Lesser, and he even has a chance t...

Joining the NHL '94 Podcast this week are BobK and the Professor. In this rip, these gents do an analysis on how to build lines for NHL '94. This video gives insight on those playing with the SNES version of '94, and we focus on the teams in the Adams division with some highs and lows. A copy of the spreadsheet that we used for this video can be found at: https://docs.google.com/spread...

Joining the NHL '94 Podcast for an interview is Segathon! In this talk, we dive deep into NHL '95, the game play, who is the best players, the tough losses, great wins, and a legendary pizza box story! Even though Segathon is a '95 player, he also dabbles in NHL '94 and partakes in some leagues. If you wish to follow him on Twitter/X, you can find him at https://x.com/segathon Want...

Joining the NHL '94 Podcast for an interview is Danny O'Dwyer from Noclip Documentaries. Danny and his enthusiast team at Noclip released documentary about NHL '94 called The Making of NHL 94 - 30th Anniversary Documentary (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NRFT3iQx1BY&t=48s). It is a great video that outlines the history of the game, and talks to people who were instrumental with de...

Joining the NHL '94 Podcast this week is Angryjay93 In this rip, Angryjay93 does an analysis on how to build lines for NHL '94. This video focuses on those playing with the Genesis version of '94, and we focus on the teams in the challenging to use Patrick division teams. A copy of the spreadsheet that we used for this video can be found at: https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/1PyfP...

Joining the NHL '94 Podcast for an interview is McMarkis. McMarkis has made a splash over the year or so, as he has been diving deep into the code for NHL '94 on the Super Nintendo. He has made some improvements like fixing the goal post bug, pulling the goalie quickly, and more. He has also uncovered some interesting quirks in the SNES '94 coding, and we talk about it in this rip of t...

Joining the NHL '94 Podcast this week are BobK and the Professor. In this rip, these gents do an analysis on how to build lines for NHL '94. This video gives insight on those playing with the SNES version of '94, and we focus on the teams in the much maligned Smythe division. A copy of the spreadsheet that we used for this video can be found at: https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/1...

Joining the NHL '94 Podcast this week is Angryjay93 In this rip, Angryjay93 does an analysis on how to build lines for NHL '94. This video focuses on those playing with the Genesis version of '94, and we focus on the teams in the steady Adams division. A copy of the spreadsheet that we used for this video can be found at: https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/1JIGMPaCQIGc5ZEKASH9j2L3X...