NHL '26 - '94 Edition (v3.0.26) (Genesis Compatible) (SRAM Saving) - ROM HACK Video Game Cartridge

NHL '26 - '94 Edition

In recognition of the tradition of adapting EA's well deserved cover athletes to the the 16-bit stage, we're honouring that tradition in the best way possible.

New this year, a @Drezz background that does recognise the team got their name on the cup.
And giving Dave Reid a break, Bruce is lending his charisma as pre-game analyst.
Points leader match up proves that the freeze bug fix is applied.

Keeping many of the previous graphics changes including the modernized fonts and watermarks. Did decide to update the Cup this year though.

Updated several center ice logos for a lot of coinciding anniversaries or just because teams felt like rebranding, including the new Utah Mammoth. 

V.1 in narrow view. V.2 in wide view.

Colour photos for every player.

Obligatory under the hood and minor graphical stuff and acknowledgements:

• New original custom player attribute stats.
• All 832 players have colour photos. Thanks @slapshot67
• Original JKline player sprite mod based on helmet patch for more accurate and varied uniforms.
• Pucks that also feature original customized sprites.
• Puck sprites that change with team colours. Thanks @AdamCatalyst
• The nets that those pucks can go in have also had their sprites redrawn.
• New Weight bug fix is applied. Thanks @chaos
• New Checking formula thanks to that new weight bug fix.
• New Hot/Cold calculations.
• SmozROM Ratings consistency fix - player ratings will match hot/cold overall. Thanks @smozoma
• Freeze Bug applied so no player stats and player name on second line.
• User Records set to "ON" can still cause crashes with Vegas, Washington and Winnipeg so caution is advised.
• Expanded goalie roaming area. Go out to the edge of the trapezoid or out to the face off dots to cut down the angle. Thanks @smozoma
• Goalie can also carry the puck out to the blue line before the automatic whistle. [if play isn't blown for holding the puck too long]
• Yes we know that the goalie can technically go to the red line, but that would mean having to figure out how to assess delay of game penalties and that's not likely to happen.
• Goalie Y-button control hack applied. Thanks @clockwise
• CPU will pull goalie if down by 1 or 2 goals with 1 minute remaining. Thanks @McMarkis
• Edit Lines hack for any player to play at any position applied. Allows for 4-1 Power play lines. Thanks @TheTome
• Note that Edit Lines hack does interfere with Saving and Loading Team Lines.
• Also not that this edit line hack was omitted from the V.2 Edition.
• Benches have been edited so the coach mod has been removed.
• EA Sports watermarks have been updated to modern logo. Thanks @Drezz

• Main menu background hack in use for full custom background image. Also thanks @Drezz
• New Utah Mammoth name and logo

August is a bit early to be thinking about hockey ain't it? Well, yeah, but we're testing some new stats and stuff so why wait.
So in a loose reference to the recently completed World Junior Summer Showcase, we figured we'll call this one:

Just to keep the old versions in here rather than making a new post or revising history.

The NHL '26 - Summer Showcase Edition

Obviously this is way too early for the upcoming season so we're still in beta-like mode. Some of the new players have been given new numbers on a "historical precedence or best guess" criteria when conflicts arose. Beyond that, we're trying a few things and wouldn't mind getting some feedback.

Some notes, due to how early this is and that there are some depth chart guys that haven't really secured a permanent spot yet, and in the interest of saving some effort later, there are some placeholder players in the game. Please just ignore them as they will be filled in as the actual season gets closer.

New for version 3.0.26

• Uniform updates.
• Updated center ice logos.
• Still didn't include the hack to play any play at any position in this one.
• Still only in wide screen game play.
• Now with 100% more fighting.

New for version 2.0.20

• Roster Updates with trades up to winter holiday roster freeze.
• New updated player ratings.
• Updated more center ice logos.
• Didn't include the hack to play any play at any position in this one.
• Wide screen game play.

New for version 1.0.13

• Roster Updates as of the first week of the season.
• Changed the menu screen to celebrate the NHL's new goal scoring record holder.

New for version 0.9.13

• Roster Updates. Still a few spots left open, but most are ready for camp.
• Changed the menu screen to get ready for the new season.

• Still hyping that cover athlete reveal. No leaks as of yet. 

New for version 0.9.10

• Updated center ice logos for all of the anniversaries happening this year and a couple new [mostly old] looks.
• A few minor roster updates as summer signings start to wind up.
• Cover athlete still to be revealed. Much hype to ensue.