Play Nhlpa Hockey 93 (usa, Europe) Online

NHLPA Hockey 93 came out for the Sega Genesis in 1992, published by Electronic Arts. It was the second hockey game in EA's series, though it didn't have the full NHL license. Instead, it featured the NHL Players Association license, so all the real player names and city names were there, just without official team logos. This placed it right in the middle of the 16-bit era, when sports games were rapidly improving but still figuring out the details of licensing.

You control a five man hockey team, switching between players to skate, pass, and shoot. The main objective is to outscore your opponent in a full game. Signature mechanics include the one timer pass and shot, which lets you fire the puck immediately after a pass for a quick scoring chance, and the ability to make big body checks along the boards. The game moves at a fast pace, and the difficulty comes from the aggressive computer opponents who constantly pressure the puck carrier. It feels fluid and responsive, a noticeable step up in control from the previous year's game.