: Beyond all 30 NHL teams from the 2002-03 season, you can play as pirates, aliens, sharks, or snowmen .
: The game removes offsides, icing, and most penalties. Players are encouraged to body check opponents through the glass , creating temporary power plays. NHL Hitz 2003
: Scoring multiple goals or performing big hits allows players to literally "catch fire," granting significant boosts to speed and checking power. : Beyond all 30 NHL teams from the
Despite its arcade nature, reviewers at IGN and Nintendo World Report noted the game's surprising depth: NHL HITZ 2003 - THE BEST HOCKEY GAME EVER?! you can play as pirates