Thanks for downloading! I really hope you enjoy the game, I put a lot of energy into making this as good as it could be, and 

1.0 Notes
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> 31 teams all with redone graphics to reflect retro style. If possible, teams were given their jersey from the 1993-94 season. 
           - Franchises that didn't exist were given their "most retro" looking logo, and teams that relocated were put back in their proper place (you're welcome, Hartford and Quebec).
> Every team has at least 5 forwards, 4 defensemen, and 2 goalies. Waiting for off-season to end before plugging in full rosters. 
           - Because of this, the game should only be played with NLC for the time being.
           - Players in the game were decided by my opinion (regardless of how uninformed), DailyFaceoff, some analytics such as WAR, and their overall rating.
> This game is weight bug fixed. I know it's not "true to the original", but I figure it helps to make the game as close to the definitive edition as possible. 
> Graphics such as logos are just meant to give the game more personality. I'm aware the timeline for some of these logos doesn't quite line up and are a bit goofy, but I'm just trying
  to have some fun. If people really don't like that the Canucks have the V at center ice, I can change it, but I don't expect more than 10 people to play this, or for anyone to complain 
  if they do.
> Some of my ratings might've been a bit generous, to make stars feel better or to balance teams (Lafreniere, Kaprisov, Byfield are sure to draw attention).

Known Bugs
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> Like all 32-team ROMs, this is prone to the "Winnipeg Freeze Bug". Please don't let the player pictures scroll on the menu, or it'll force you to reboot the game.
> Player numbers/handednesses/names may have minor errors.
> If you find anything, share it with me!

To do:
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> When the dust of the off-season settles, line-ups will be filled and lines will be created.
            - I think it would be possible to add more hidden players once line-ups are full. Game just feels oversaturated if the ratio is off.
            - At this point, I'm also hoping to create player cards. Just having trouble figuring it out now, and other work is getting in the way.
            - I'm hoping to update rosters on opening night, again at the all star break, then the trade deadline, then again when playoffs start.
> Possibly rip the ROM from the actual NHL 94 Rewind release and try to fiddle with that. I'm not the most clever ROM hacker, so it would be hard but it seems fun.
> Possibly change the 32nd team in the ROM with every release just to create more of a living breathing game. This would be with each roster update, and add a new challenge each time.
> Fine tune the ratings to my liking. The game plays well right now, because TheSauce has an awesome base to work from, but I might toy with the balancing a bit more.

Thank you to...
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> Slapshot67 for the 32-team ROM template.
> TheSauce for his yearly update ROMs, as I used his playoff ROM as the base for this one since I like his rating scale.
> The entire NHL 94 Forum for providing great hacking tutorials and software.
> EA for making the actual NHL 94 Rewind game so underwhelming I thought of this idea.

Hidden Player Hints
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> There are 30 hidden players in the game.
            - 20 NHL 94 Tribute Players (Star players from original game on their original teams, with their original ratings.)
            - 5 "cheat codes" (Begin the Easter Egg hunt...)
            - 5 "personal" (Just friends and family of mine. Low rated players meant to never see the ice.)

> All of the NHL 94 Tribute Players are on the 1994 All-Stars team, so if you're really chomping at the bit to find out who they are, just look through their roster, buuuuut...
  here are some hints just in case you like the gamesmanship of it all. It's not the best players, just if a team had a notable player, I added them in.
            - G33 - Cannot hear because his ears are blocked by 2 rings.
            - F27 - Cannot be heard because the person he was talking to had his ears blocked by 2 rings.
            - F66 - Nintendo Exclusive.
            - F19 - Trust the YzerPlan.
            - F89 - Skating 6/6.
            - F10 - DJ Tanner's brother in-law.
            - F13 - FLASH (ahhhhhhhhh) HE'S A MIRACLE...
            - F93 - I was gonna give a pretty killer hint here, but it'd be too obvious.
            - F99 - Hint: It's not Wilf Paiemaent.
            - F11 - I guarantee you'll be able to find this one.
            - F88 - Hide the Nordiques fans.
            - F19 - IF YOU'RE A GM, DO NOT PICK UP THE PHONE IF HE CALLS.
            - F09 - Cameo in the Mighty Ducks.
            - F77 - I really can't come up with a hint for this one. It's Pierre Turgeon.
            - F16 - "It's not let's go, since we already went."
            - D77 - The 2nd biggest victim to the weight bug in the entire game.
            - D34 - You can call me Al.
            - D04 - If you catch someone tampering, feel free to put him in your line-up.
            - D02 - You can call me Al (again).
            - D03 - Get some Zs.
> The Cheat Code players are typically a lot worse, but certainly a lot of fun. These hints are hopefully more challenging.
            - Calder Cup Champion and noted New Amsterdam Vodka enthusiast.
            - What else do you expect GMs to do when you hold the draft over the phone?
            - Somewhere in the distance, Steve Dangle is having an anneurism.
            - Goldenface has hidden a bomb in the stadium, and he needs to get in to save the world.
            - Hockey's ultimate journeyman. Technically could fit in the above category, but it would be a disservice to the last active player in NHL 94 to just throw him on an all-star team.
> Personal Players are just family and friends on their favorite teams. Nothing more to it. 
            - My friend David is on the Sharks
            - My friend John and my brother Braiden are on the Capitals.
            - My friend Alden is on the Bruins.
            - I couldn't resist, I put myself on the Lightning.