A podcast dedicated to discuss the greatest video game created - NHL '94
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In Part 1 of this multi-part interview, sit down with Tickenest, a true OG of the online competitive NHL '94 community.
In this episode, we dive deep into retro gaming history and online evolution, covering:
Early Gaming Roots: Growing up in the Philadelphia suburbs, playing Tecmo Super Bowl in the early '90s, and the dominance of "QB Eagles" (Randall Cunningham).
Quake & Team Fortress: How playing Team Fortress (Sniper class) in the late '90s shaped Tickenest's competitive background and video archiving journey.
The Dawn of Netplay: Using emulators like Nesticle and Kaillera to play online matches via dial-up and broadband as early as 2001.
Joining the Community (2005): Finding the Finnish community at nhlgamer.com, connecting with kgman, and becoming forum member #23 on nhl94.com.
Keyboard Play & Epic Comebacks: Transitioning from keyboard-only play, preserving classic matches, and breaking down his famous 8-7 comeback win over Icestorm NHL94.
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00:00 - Introduction & Part 1 Overview
01:36 - Growing Up in Philly & Early Genesis Days
04:02 - Tecmo Super Bowl & The Power of QB Eagles
05:02 - Quake, Team Fortress, and Early PC Competitive Play
08:43 - Emulation Breakthroughs: Nesticle & Online Nintendo Play
10:14 - Joining Tecmo Super Bowl & Kaillera Netplay Leagues
12:22 - The Search for Early Online NHL '94 & Meeting the Fins
15:35 - Discovering nhl94.com & Becoming Forum Member #23
17:48 - kgman Arrives & Early Forum Competition
22:11 - Playing NHL '94 Exclusively on Keyboard (Pros & Cons)
24:37 - The Capitalism League & Early Super Nintendo Play
26:02 - Early YouTube Video Capture & Preserving Quake Footage
34:58 - The Legendary 8-7 Comeback Against Icestorm NHL94
37:15 - Archiving 1,300+ Match Demos & Stepping Away in 2008
45:46 - Returning in 2020: Pandemic Comeback & CDL Highlights
52:34 - Winning the SNES Classic A Championship & Defeating AJ
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5 Sept 2026
The EA Interview (Part 3) | Stocks Leagues, Controller Modding & Community Lore
In Part 3 of our interview with Genesis competitive veteran EA (IAmFleury'sHipCheck), we cover retro league setups, controller builds, and community history:
Stocks & Line-Rolling Leagues: How custom depth leagues challenge traditional strategies by forcing players onto 4th-line rotations.
Start, Bench, Trade: EA takes on a new segment featuring low-tier names and star matchups.
Player & Matchup Hot Takes: Overrated and underrated 16-bit players, plus peak tournament matchups like Edmonton vs. NY Rangers and Jersey vs. Hartford.
Hardware & Controller Modding: Modding retro pads, three-button vs. six-button D-pads, and building mechanical switch controllers for input consistency.
Community Evolution: Reflecting on forum history, in-person tournaments (King of '94, Ronic Rumble), and bringing retro hockey players together live.
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00:00 - Introduction & Part 3 Overview
00:51 - Stocks & Line-Rolling League Format
02:49 - History of Custom ROM Leagues (GDL & Early Admin Sites)
04:17 - King of '94 In-Person Experience & Community Energy
05:21 - Online vs. In-Person Gameplay Dynamic
07:23 - Inviting Veterans to Live Events (Ronic Rumble)
09:28 - Start, Bench, Trade: Wood, Melby, Semenov
12:13 - Start, Bench, Trade: Kamensky, Gretzky, Gilmour
15:11 - Defenseman Skating Mechanics: Housley vs. Coffey
16:25 - Overrated & Underrated 16-Bit Players
20:32 - EA Special vs. Goalie Ramming Tactics
22:50 - Favorite Opponents & 2v2 In-Person Dynamics
24:00 - Controller Choice: 3-Button vs. 6-Button Pads
25:25 - Custom Mechanical Controllers & 3D Printed Mods
27:44 - 2-Second One-Timer Scenario: Kotsopoulos vs. Kudelski
28:41 - Dream Tournament Matchups (Edmonton vs. Rangers / Jersey vs. Hartford)
32:24 - Player Analysis: Jeremy Roenick vs. Pavel Bure
35:44 - Forum Evolution: Moving from Online Friction to Live Friendship
38:36 - Old-School Community Lore & Tournament Outreach
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29 Aug 2026
The EA Interview (Part 2) | Mastering EA Specials, One-Timers & GTA 1 LAN Parties
Welcome back to Part 2 of the sit-down interview with Genesis competitive veteran EA (IAmFleury'sHipCheck).
In this episode, we dive into:
Mastering the EA Special: Len breaks down his step-by-step method using low-tier teams (Ottawa & Anaheim) and the importance of player positioning vs. goalie matchups.
One-Timer Mechanics: Why Len defaults to one-timers, and how Chaos' hitbox analysis explains their high success rate on Genesis.
Classic ROM Leagues: Reflecting on franchise leagues, line strategies, and navigating home/road ice advantages with low-attribute lineups.
Genesis vs. Super Nintendo (SNES): How learning SNES mechanics improves overall Genesis gameplay and deking skills.
Retro Culture & Gaming: Physical media vs. digital downloads, retro game preservation, and classic GTA 1 PC LAN party memories.
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00:00 - Introduction & Part 2 Overview
00:50 - Learning EA Specials with Low-Tier Teams
02:06 - Skating Positions, Stick Angle, & Far-Corner Targeting
04:12 - Teaching EA Specials & The "Blade Angle" Feel
05:08 - One-Timers & Goalie Hitbox Mechanics
06:24 - Skating Flow & Setting Up Passing Lanes
07:20 - Pass Styles & The Disciple of New Jersey Killer
09:26 - Low-Tier Matchups: Ottawa vs. Anaheim
10:07 - Road Ice Disadvantage & Lineup Management
13:32 - Defenseman Awareness & Positioning
15:08 - Rush Defense & EA Special Risk Management
17:24 - Controller Techniques & Speed Boost Boosters
19:11 - Goal Crease Tactics & Goalie Collisions
20:36 - Rating Analysis & Goalies (Berthiaume vs. Sidorkiewicz)
22:47 - Leaving High-Speed Custom ROMs for Classic Gameplay
25:19 - Franchise League Reflections & Winning a Championship
28:38 - Super Nintendo (SNES) Gameplay & Skills Transferring to Genesis
33:45 - Retro Collecting, Physical Media vs. Digital Patches
38:29 - PC LAN Party Memories: Classic GTA 1 Multiplayer
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