Play NHL 2002 (U)(Venom) Online
NHL 2002 on GBA packs way more hockey than it should—you’re slapping one-timers and collecting player cards that turn your defensemen into temporary beasts, all with Don Taylor’s gloriously cheesy commentary. Yeah, the animations are rough, but it’s wild this much game fit in your pocket.
NHL 2002 for the Game Boy Advance came out in 2001, published by EA Sports. It was one of the few hockey titles on the handheld, arriving early in the system's life when sports games were still figuring out how to translate the console experience to a smaller screen. The game tried to bring a full NHL season, playoffs, and even a shootout mode into your hands, which felt ambitious at the time.
You control a team of five skaters and a goalie, working to outscore the opponent in fast, arcade-style matches. The main objective is to win games across various modes, from exhibition matches to a full season. Signature mechanics include one-timer shots, which require precise timing to pull off, and a card collection system where you earn power-ups to temporarily boost player attributes like speed or shot accuracy. The pacing is quick, with short periods that keep things moving, though the AI can be punishing on higher difficulties. It feels like a stripped-down but surprisingly functional version of hockey that fits in your pocket.
Download NHL 2002 (U)(Venom) ROM
You can download this ROM to play NHL 2002 (U)(Venom) offline using an Game Boy Advance emulator (Top Emulators).
*This ROM is provided for backup and educational purposes only.
