Hovnik Posted March 26 Report Posted March 26 (edited) Dear all, I would like to share with you my NHL97 Total conversion. BACKGROUND: The 1996–97 NHL season stands out as my personal favorite because it represents the final chapter of an era defined by two of the greatest players in hockey history — Mario Lemieux and Wayne Gretzky. Although Lemieux continued his career later on, this season was effectively the last time both players were active in the league at the same time during their original careers. Lemieux retired after the 1996–97 season due to ongoing health issues, while Gretzky continued playing until 1999. The key point is what happened next: Lemieux returned to the NHL in the 2000–01 season, completing one of the most famous comebacks in sports history. However, by that time, Gretzky had already retired in 1999, meaning the two legends never shared the ice again after Lemieux’s return. Because of this timing, their last head-to-head NHL game on January 25, 1997, truly marks the final on-ice meeting between them in an official NHL game. I’d like to thank the entire modding community for all the incredible work they’ve done. I’ve only built upon their efforts, and without them, I wouldn’t have been able to do this. WHAT'S IN THIS CONVERSION: Rink updated to reflect real NHL rinks, including team logos on the ice. Team Logos updated according to the 1996/97 season. All-Star Game rosters adjusted to match the real NHL All-Star Game held on January 18, 1997, in San Jose. All jerseys redesigned according to the 1996/97 season, including All-Star Game jerseys. Rosters adjusted to the 1996/97 NHL season. Players added up to the maximum allowed limit of 27 per team. Player attributes updated. Teams set according to the 1996/97 season (e.g., Hartford Whalers, Colorado Avalanche). Enjoy! NHL97 Total conversion.zip Edited March 26 by Hovnik 1 Quote
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