All of 1997's 26 NHL teams can be found in NHL '97, along with 18 international teams and two division All-Star rosters. EA uses real NHL players and stadiums as well, giving you the ultimate NHL experience. Each game starts off realistically, with the last few notes of the National Anthem being played (either the American or Canadian, depending on which side of the border your teams is from), and the game contains an amazing amount of play-by-play commentary.